Senior Estimator

Pieper Electric, Inc.; Windsor (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners is seeking a Senior Estimator in Wisconsin 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.

The role includes mentoring junior estimators to support team growth and success. Essential duties include evaluating vendor pricing, reviewing specifications, and presenting estimates to project managers and leaders.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years experience in electrical construction estimating.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specs.
• Ability to prepare both routine and complex electrical estimates.

Responsibilities

• Collect, calculate, and compile data for bid proposals including labor, materials, and schedules.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor pricing for lighting, gear, generators, controls, and specialty equipment.
• Prepare complete estimates and deliver detailed breakdowns to project managers.
• Review bids and proposals with internal teams and ensure documentation is complete.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Blueprint interpretation

Quantity take-offs

Vendor pricing

Subcontractor pricing

Budgeting / cost estimating

Mentorship

Excel

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Architectural Technology degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

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.

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

Estimating

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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