Senior Estimator

ppcpartnersexternal; Windsor (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare detailed electrical estimates across diverse projects. You will interpret blueprints, perform quantity take-offs, and coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate bids.

You will mentor new estimators and help grow the department, while maintaining organized records and contributing to budgets and cost data updates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in electrical construction estimating.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents proficiently.
• Exposure to estimating software and cost data management.
• Strong attention to detail and communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect, calculate, and compile data for bid proposals (labor, materials, timelines).
• Solicit and evaluate vendor pricing for lighting, gear, generators, controls.
• Prepare both routine and complex electrical estimates.
• Present detailed estimate breakdowns to project managers.
• Mentor and develop new estimators on the team.
• Review bids ensuring documentation supports executive reviews.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Architectural Technology degree or related

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Estimator

Role, Function & Organization

The Senior Estimator is a key contributor responsible for preparing detailed electrical estimates across a variety of projects. This role involves interpreting blueprints, performing quantity take-offs, and coordinating closely with project teams to ensure accurate and timely project bids. This position will play an active role in mentoring and developing new estimators to support team growth and success.

At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart - Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom - Insightful, Integrity - Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage - Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility - Modest and Respectful, Passion - Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Estimating

• Collect, calculate, and compile data for use in bid proposals, including labor, materials, and project timelines
• Solicit, organize, and evaluate vendor pricing for lighting, gear, generators, controls, and specialty equipment.
• Request, track and evaluate all subcontractor systems pricing needed or required
• Independently prepare both routine and complex electrical estimates
• Contribute to conceptual and early stage budgets using partial designs or narratives.
• Conduct thorough reviews of project specifications, drawing, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine full scope of work
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare complete estimates for all types of electrical construction projects
• Prepare and present detailed estimate breakdown to Project Managers and operational leaders
• Review final bids and proposals, ensuring internal review processes are completed with all supporting documentation for executive and branch-level review

Cost & Data Management

• Ensure accurate and organized recordkeeping of drawings, estimates, correspondence, and other project documentation
• Regularly update estimate files, drawing logs, and cost data to reflect the most current project and market conditions

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency through creative redesigns and value engineering solutions
• Identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, and constructability concerns.
• Continuously improve estimating workflows, systems, and processes for increased accuracy and efficiency

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Guide portions of the estimating effort on assigned projects by distributing tasks to team members
• Participate in bid reviews for projects
• Participate in ongoing training in National Electrical Code, commercial building and lighting systems, design/build workflows, and estimating methods.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Higher education in Architectural Technology (or related) OR equivalent experience preferred
• 8+ years experience in electrical construction estimating
• Exposure to or experience working with estimating software preferred
• Knowledge of electrical construction preferred
• Ability to read and understand various construction documents proficiently

Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity - both are non-negotiable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
• Strong self-motivation, work ethic, and drive for career growth
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of the company and customers
• Highly detail oriented and organized person able to manage priorities with awareness of deadlines and expectations
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and customer requirements and to assist team members
• Team player with a solid work ethic and professional attitude working in alignment with company values