Sr. Electrical Estimator

Riggs Distler; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Healthcare plan

HSA contribution

401k with match

Profit sharing

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Student loan payment program

Identity theft protection

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator focused on data center infrastructure. Lead large-scale electrical estimates including hyperscale facilities, substations, UPS and generation systems, using Accubid as a primary tool.

Expect collaboration with teams to meet fast-track schedules and project milestones. The role requires 15+ years in electrical estimating or PM in industrial construction, with deep data center knowledge and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• 15+ years of electrical estimating and/or project management experience in industrial electrical construction
• Proficiency with Accubid (Trimble Accubid) required
• Deep understanding of data center electrical systems including UPS and backup generation, switchgear and power distribution
• Phased construction in live/critical environments
• Strong cost analysis, estimating logic, and constructability evaluation

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for large-scale data center electrical projects
• Develop detailed estimates for electrical power distribution systems, medium voltage infrastructure, substations, UPS, generators, switchgear
• Utilize Accubid estimating software for takeoff, pricing, and database management
• Coordinate with internal teams to produce accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates
• Oversee bid development across stakeholders to ensure coverage of mission-critical scope
• Prepare and present proposals to clients with clear cost drivers and constructability notes
• Mentor estimating staff on data center means and methods
• Maintain cost databases and benchmarks within Accubid and related systems

Skills

Electrical estimating

Data center infrastructure

Leadership

Communication

Accubid

MS Office

Primavera

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Accubid (Trimble Accubid)

Bluebeam

HCSS

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR – DATA CENTER FOCUS

Summary:

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will lead development of detailed cost estimates for major pursuits with a strong focus on data center electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and mission-critical integration. This role is central to our data center growth strategy, supporting hyperscale and colocation developments where accuracy, speed, and constructability-driven estimating are critical to winning and executing high-value work. The salary range is $130,000.00 – $180,000.00.

• Competitive Compensation Package


• Paid Time Off


• Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage


• HSA Account with Company Contribution


• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Profit Sharing


• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance


• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program


• Company Paid:


• Life & AD&D Insurance


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Identity Theft Protection


• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Lead estimating efforts for large-scale data center electrical projects, including hyperscale campuses, mission-critical facilities, and phased expansion programs


• Develop detailed estimates for electrical power distribution systems, medium voltage infrastructure, substations, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and low-voltage systems common to data centers


• Utilize Accubid estimating software (Trimble Accubid) as a primary tool for electrical takeoff, pricing, and database management


• Review project requirements and coordinate with internal teams to produce accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates aligned with data center execution strategies and fast-track schedules


• Oversee bid development across multiple stakeholders to ensure complete coverage of mission-critical scope, redundancy requirements, and uptime-driven constraints


• Prepare and present proposals to clients, clearly communicating data center constructability, sequencing, and cost drivers


• Develop conceptual through detailed budgets for hyperscale and colocation data center developments


• Manage subcontractor and vendor engagement specific to data center electrical systems and long-lead equipment procurement


• Mentor estimating staff on data center means and methods, including energized work constraints, phased turnover, and critical path sequencing


• Maintain cost databases, unit pricing, and benchmarks within Accubid and related estimating systems, ensuring accuracy across repeatable data center models


• Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, subcontractors, and clients within the data center ecosystem

Education, Skills, Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and electrical construction experience


• 15+ years of electrical estimating and/or project management experience in industrial electrical construction


• Proficiency with Accubid (Trimble Accubid) required


• Deep understanding of data center electrical systems, including:


• UPS and backup generation systems


• Switchgear and power distribution


• Phased construction in live/critical environments


• Strong capability in cost analysis, estimating logic, and constructability evaluation for complex electrical systems


• Proficiency with MS Office and additional tools (Bluebeam, HCSS, Primavera, MS Project preferred)


• Strong communication skills with ability to present technical data center solutions to executive stakeholders


• Proven leadership in fast-paced mission-critical/data center environments


• Strong organizational ability to manage multiple large-scale data center bids simultaneously


• High attention to detail, strong commercial judgment, and ability to anticipate risks in data center delivery models

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested