Senior Estimator | Mission Critical Electrical

Sargent Electric Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead complex electrical construction estimates from conceptual budgeting through final pricing, partnering with operations, preconstruction, procurement, VDC, and project management.

This role offers mentorship of junior staff, opportunities to influence project outcomes on mission-critical facilities, data centers, and high-profile builds, and a path to leadership within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience.
• Minimum 3 years as lead estimator on projects > $10M.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction means, labor analysis, and cost development.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete estimating lifecycle from conceptual budgets to GMP and construction documents.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, preconstruction, VDC, and project management.
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, labor analyses, and pricing strategies.
• Prepare bid summaries, risk registers, and value engineering proposals.
• Mentor junior estimators and interns; support client presentations.

Skills

Electrical construction estimating

Lead estimator

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

LiveCount

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Procore

BuildingConnected

Job description

Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers.

We support the breadth of client needs — from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Estimator to support mission critical electrical construction projects. In this role, you will lead complex estimating efforts from conceptual budgeting through final construction pricing while partnering closely with operations, preconstruction, procurement, VDC, and project management teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic estimator who enjoys working on large-scale, complex projects, mentoring team members, and helping drive project success from the earliest stages of development.

What You'll Do

• Champion Sargent Electric's commitment to safety, ensuring all estimating activities align with company safety standards and client requirements
• Lead the complete estimating lifecycle, including conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, design development estimates, GMPs, construction document estimates, bulletins, and change orders
• Serve as the lead estimator on assigned pursuits, coordinating estimating efforts with operations, procurement, preconstruction, VDC, and project management teams
• Develop and manage detailed quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, scope reviews, and pricing strategies for complex electrical construction projects
• Prepare bid summaries, estimate narratives, risk registers, value engineering proposals, alternates, clarifications, and assumptions
• Solicit, evaluate, and level supplier and subcontractor pricing, while monitoring market conditions, material availability, and pricing trends
• Participate in client presentations, budget reviews, estimate presentations, and cost discussions to support project pursuits and customer relationships
• Mentor and develop estimators, junior estimators, and interns, helping strengthen departmental capabilities and best practices
• Collaborate with field leadership and project teams to validate production rates, means and methods, project logistics, and execution strategies
• Utilize estimating platforms, digital takeoff tools, BIM/VDC workflows, and cost databases to improve estimate accuracy and efficiency
• Capture lessons learned from completed projects and apply feedback to strengthen future estimates and improve competitiveness
• Support department initiatives and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by estimating and executive leadership

What You'll Bring

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
• Minimum of 3 years serving as a lead estimator on projects exceeding $10 million
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction means and methods, labor analysis, and cost development
• Experience developing conceptual, schematic, design-assist, GMP, and construction document estimates
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, project teams, vendors, and leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Equivalent trade, field, or estimating experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Accubid Anywhere
  • LiveCount
  • Bluebeam
  • Navisworks
  • Procore
  • BuildingConnected
  • Related estimating and construction technologies
• Experience estimating hyperscale data centers, healthcare facilities, advanced manufacturing facilities, mission critical facilities, or other large-scale electrical construction projects
• Understanding of design-assist delivery, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), target value design, GMP development, and conceptual estimating
• Experience preparing complete electrical estimates for projects exceeding $25 million

Why Join Sargent Electric

• Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
• Collaborative, team-driven environment with strong support across estimating, operations, and project teams
• Opportunity to directly impact project success, profitability, and client relationships
• Work on large-scale, complex mission critical and high-profile construction projects
• Leadership opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of estimating professionals
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.