Client
For over 70 years, our client has provided best-in-class electrical distribution board and instrumentation services to a broad range of industrial, commercial, and municipal customers across the Southeast. Their expertise spans multiple major markets including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, water and wastewater, power generation, manufacturing, gas production and transmission, and food/beverage industries.
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sr. Electrical Estimator to join our client’s team, reporting directly to the CFO/COO. In this role, you will be responsible for developing accurate cost estimates for electrical installation projects ranging from small endeavors to those exceeding $40M, with a focus on sectors such as pharma, healthcare, and industrial.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze project specifications, prepare Invitations to Bid, and assess labor and material requirements, while also providing strategic insights to leadership prior to bid submissions. Your strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure will be essential in ensuring project timelines and budgets are met effectively.
Location
Remote with 5 – 10% travel.
Compensation
Enjoy a competitive base salary + annual bonus + unparalleled award-winning benefits.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop accurate cost estimates for electrical installation ranging in size from small projects to $40M+
- Experience in Budgets from narratives.
- Experience in Pharma, manufacturing, healthcare, industrial, and other non-commercial projects.
- Develop Invitations to Bid and Bill of Materials for estimates.
- Identify labor, materials, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Determine and price value-engineered items from plans and specifications.
- Provide leadership with project “red-flags” and specific constraints for review and consideration before bid submission.
- Perform budget pricing from schematic or DD drawings and/or narratives.
- Draft proposal letters for customers
- Attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, and conferences with clients.
- Maintain clear and concise bid notes and documentation. Update bid with RFI responses and addendums issued by the client.
- Review subcontractor and vendor quotes to verify the project's needs.
- Include proposed project management in bid strategy and pricing.
- Review bids with senior leadership and owners for input prior to bid submission.
- Conduct project turnover meeting (page turn) with project manager and superintendent(s) for awarded jobs.
Education, Skills, and Experience
- 5 Years of Field install experience is preferred but not required.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of electrical estimating experience on projects in excess of $10M
- Extensive working knowledge of Accubid estimating software. Experience with Live Count preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Bluebeam is preferred.
- A high school diploma or GED is required, but a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar studies is preferred.
- Be able to work in a calm and organized manner within project deadlines.
- Travel as necessary to attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, and client conferences.
