Senior Electrical Lead Estimator

WHY MOSS?

Moss is a family‑owned, multi‑billion‑dollar organization with a national presence and a culture rooted in honoring relationships. We offer a unique environment where the scale of our projects meets a 'People Always' philosophy. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who want to take ownership of their careers, think beyond the status quo, and contribute to a culture of contagious energy that celebrates both professional excellence and genuine connection.

Moss is a national construction leader and a top solar contractor in the United States. We specialize in large‑scale projects across the country, from landmark high‑rises and hospitality to massive solar energy and battery storage installations. We are ranked among the top 50 general contractors in the nation, driven by a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and the professional growth of our people.

• Honor Relationships: From the workforce to our business partners, we embrace the power of authentic connections to create something truly extraordinary. We don’t just value relationships; we honor them.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Embrace opportunities, innovate, and overcome challenges. At Moss, each member of the company has the power to think beyond; bringing to the organization ideas, changes, and processes that make our tasks more effective.
• Contagious Energy: Work hard, be nice, have fun! There’s a team of people who care about your day, who want to see you succeed, who will empower you and fill you with our contagious energy.

In this role, you will directly impact bid competitiveness and estimating quality by leading complex estimating efforts. You will perform advanced technical reviews, negotiate with vendors, and develop detailed cost estimates that reflect execution risks and opportunities. Your expertise will mentor junior estimators, strengthen estimating accuracy, and ensure deliverables support successful project awards and profitable execution.

• Embodies and drives Moss’s safety standards.
• Performs and ensures team compliance with document reviews, SOW reviews, and technical reviews using standardized checklists.
• Validates vendor and subcontractor bids through structured de‑scoping meetings.
• Incorporates lessons learned into electrical estimating to eliminate repetitive errors.
• Ensures the Project Book, Basis of Bid, and Qualifications are complete and accurate before submission to Preconstruction Management.
• Leads checkpoints with estimator‑doers, ensuring bid philosophy and major scope changes are effectively communicated.
• Oversees team execution of quantity takeoffs, document reviews, and estimate compilation for multiple projects.
• Directs resource assignment to ensure estimating deliverables (pricing, schedules, alternates) meet bid due dates without delays.
• Drives vendor engagement, ensuring timely delivery of pricing and required bid support.
• Responsible for ensuring the overall production and quality of electrical estimates for projects.
• Ensures timely vendor/sub pricing requests and enforces established due dates.
• Validates pricing assumptions, vendor terms, and subcontractor strategies to safeguard budgets.
• Identifies risks, alternatives/options, and constructability considerations that may affect financial outcomes.
• Guides team in balancing cost competitiveness with quality.
• Mentors and develops Project Engineers and Leads by delegating responsibilities across programs.
• Provides technical leadership on proper RFI writing, bid compilation, and technical review practices.
• Facilitates communication between estimating teams and other stakeholders.
• Holds accountability for team readiness in bid meetings, turnover sessions, and client‑facing Q&A.
• Facilitates knowledge transfer through site visits, workshops, and lessons learned sessions.
• Leads Estimator‑doer checkpoints and sign‑off meetings to align on bid philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical estimating systems, codes, safety regulations, and vendor markets; anticipate scope nuances and innovations.
• Strong grasp of project sequencing,…