Senior Estimator

Verrus, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Verrus, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its preconstruction team on high-profile electrical projects across diverse markets. You will lead detailed estimates, review drawings and specs, perform take-offs, and guide bid strategy with senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical estimating, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience within electrical construction.
• 1) Proven experience preparing estimates for commercial, industrial, mission critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• 2) Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• 3) Experience performing detailed quantity take-offs and cost analysis.
• 4) Knowledge of labour productivity, material pricing, subcontractor procurement, and bid strategy development.
• 5) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• 6) Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• 7) Experience working collaboratively with operations, project management, and business development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed electrical construction estimates for negotiated and hard-bid projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.
• Develop labour productivity assumptions and installation costs based on site conditions and historical project data.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for completeness and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate bid efforts with estimators, operations teams, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare proposal documents, scope letters, clarifications, and bid submissions.
• Ensure all estimating deliverables are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Lead estimate reviews and present project scope, pricing strategy, risk analysis, and key assumptions to senior leadership.
• Support project turnover activities by collaborating closely with project management and operations teams.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and supporting documentation.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function.

Skills

Estimating

Electrical knowledge

Project coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

LiveCount

CAD

BIM

Job description

Our client, a leading electrical contractor with a strong national presence, is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its preconstruction team. This individual will play a critical role in preparing competitive, accurate, and profitable estimates for complex electrical construction projects across a diverse portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator looking to work on high-profile projects while contributing to a growing and highly respected organisation known for delivering technically challenging work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed electrical construction estimates for negotiated and hard-bid projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.
• Develop labour productivity assumptions and installation costs based on site conditions and historical project data.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for completeness and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate bid efforts with estimators, operations teams, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare proposal documents, scope letters, clarifications, and bid submissions.
• Ensure all estimating deliverables are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Lead estimate reviews and present project scope, pricing strategy, risk analysis, and key assumptions to senior leadership.
• Support project turnover activities by collaborating closely with project management and operations teams.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and supporting documentation.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of estimating experience within electrical construction.
• Proven experience preparing estimates for commercial, industrial, mission critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Experience performing detailed quantity take-offs and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of labour productivity, material pricing, subcontractor procurement, and bid strategy development.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with operations, project management, and business development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Accubid, Bluebeam, LiveCount, or similar estimating software.
• Familiarity with CAD, BIM, or 3D modelling platforms.
• Experience estimating design-build and mission critical projects is highly desirable.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience within an estimating team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on high-profile and technically sophisticated construction projects.
• Join an established contractor with a strong backlog and significant growth plans.
• Collaborative culture with clear opportunities for advancement.
• Exposure to mission critical, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets.
• Competitive compensation package and performance-based incentives.