Senior Estimator

Aspenational; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to support preconstruction and project management with estimates, bid reviews, and value analyses. You will collaborate across teams, mentor junior estimators, and contribute to successful RFP responses.

The role requires an engineering mindset, 5–8 years of electrical estimating experience, and proficiency with Accubid or similar tools. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in construction management or related field.
• 5–8 years electrical construction estimating experience.
• Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software.
• Ability to read electrical contracts, plans and specs and apply codes.
• Strong written/verbal communication and client management skills.
• Leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities for junior estimators.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead bid development, ensure accuracy of estimates and reports.
• Review subcontractor quotes, plan take-offs, and lead estimate meetings.
• Determine project labor, material costs and escalation with project team.
• Collaborate with design-build and purchasing to ensure constructible scope.
• Utilize estimating software to prepare estimates and RFP responses.
• Mentor junior estimators and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Analytical skills

Math skills

Time management

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in construction management

Tools

Accubid

Job description

ArchKey Solutions

Senior Estimator

Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Project Delivery

Description

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR

This position can be fully remote or assigned to a local office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

As an Electrical Estimator, you will assist the preconstruction and project management teams with preconstruction services including preparation of estimates, proposal and bid reviews, document reviews, cost value analysis, cost and systems review, analysis and comparisons, historical evaluations, and bid processes. Our Senior Estimators play a key role collaborating with job-specific teams, participates in business development and client management, and provide training and mentoring to junior estimators.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Has superior analytical and mathematical skills, conceptual estimating, and critical thinking skills.
• Is detail oriented with strong problem-solving ability and exceptional time management.

Day in the Life

• Plans and coordinates the activities of each assigned project for quality and accuracy of work. This includes performing estimates, scheduling tasks, achieving goals and standards. Leads the creation of all bids, documents, and reports accurately, complete, and professionally.
• Secures and reviews quotes from subcontractors with the estimator on that project. Plans all project take-offs to optimize efficiency of labor. Attends and leads estimate review meetings on all estimates. Assists in the interview procurement process and the proposal writing for RFPs.
• Works with the project manager and chief estimator to determine the general expenses, labor rates, and other costs associated with each project. Works with the design department on design-build projects to assure an accurate and constructible project. Works with the purchasing department to reduce the risk of material buyouts.
• Utilizes estimating software to properly estimate projects. Ensures all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customers or the Companys conditions for satisfaction. Stays informed of new electrical codes, technology, techniques, and practices. Surveys job sites as needed for scope of work and to determine the most cost effective and efficient plans possible.
• Composes, plans, coordinates, and controls all assigned estimates to maximum time while meeting project deadlines to customers and co-workers.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and cooperative working relationship with clients, subcontractors, and co-workers. Coaches and mentors other estimators and co-workers on large projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in construction management or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/build estimating.
• Experience using Accubid or similar estimating software. Experience with field installation or similar work.
• Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Must have extensive knowledge of electrical codes. Excellent conceptual estimating and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including high quality documentation and report preparation. Strong telephone communication and client communication skills.
• Strong leadership, independent problem-solving skills, detail orientation, time management and customer service skills. Strong coaching, training, and mentoring skills.
• In-depth skills and experience in project management. Thorough understanding of the project life cycle.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well‑being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

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