Senior Electrical Estimator (Transmission & Distribution)

Starts Align LLC; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy contractor in Melville, NY is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator. The role involves managing and developing cost estimates for large construction projects in electrical power generation and distribution. The ideal candidate will lead a small team, ensuring accurate and compliant bids while collaborating with project owners and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in the electrical or utility construction industry.
• Experience with horizontal energy construction projects.
• Ability to lead a team of 3 Estimators.

Responsibilities

• Compile about 50 bids per month for electrical construction jobs.
• Develop cost estimates aligned with company goals.
• Ensure accuracy of estimates before submission.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Work Ethic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating Software (Accubid, B2W)

Job description

An energy contractor is adding a Senior Electrical Estimator to the team in Melville, NY. This company handles horizontal construction of underground and overhead utilities including turnkey construction maintenance for all phases of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, and substations. This person will join a team of 3, responsible for compiling about 50 bids per month for electrical construction jobs ranging from $10MM up to $100MM in size. This team focuses on overhead and underground transmission & distribution, renewable energy (off shore wind), and substation projects. This position reports into the Chief Estimator.

Some key functions include:

• Collaborate with ownership to identify potential projects for the bid log.
• Develop cost estimates aligned with company goals and industry standards.
• Analyze bid documents to define the scope of work and meet Owners' requirements.
• Participate in pre-qualification events and site visits.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of department estimates before submission.
• Support project management teams throughout the project lifecycle, including pre-construction and change orders.

Must Have:

• 5+ years of estimating experience in the electrical or utility construction industry
• Experience estimating horizontal energy construction projects such as underground utilities, overhead utilities, transmission & distribution energy and substation projects
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software systems (Accubid, B2W, etc.)
• Able to lead a team of 3 Estimators, while working independently to complete estimates or proposals efficiently while meeting firm deadlines
• Effective communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to be in the Melville, NY office
• Minimal travel required (1-2x per year to job sites, if necessary)

Plus:

• Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field