Senior Electrical Estimator

Job Details:

Job Location:

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Telecommunications, Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Estimator oversees the entire electrical estimating team and is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates and proposals for large scale electrical construction projects. This position reviews project requirements, performs quantity takeoffs, develops labor and material costs, obtains subcontractor and supplier pricing, and identifies scope requirements, assumptions, exclusions, and potential risks.

The Senior Electrical Estimator manages and mentors electrical estimating team while also working closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, vendors, and subcontractors to develop complete and competitive bids and support a smooth transition from estimating to project execution.

• Works with Electrical Director on WIP monthly targets to help prevent both lags and overloads in field workflow while also steadily increasing division revenue at a sustainable rate
• Assigns electrical estimates to members of electrical estimating team based on skillset, experience and current workload
• Oversees training of junior staff
• Assists in the selection and review of electrical estimator applicants
• Participates in Interviews for potential future ABLe Electrical Estimators
• Implementing company processes

• Coordinates with Electrical Director on financial evaluations of current and previous projects to ensure company profitability and success on future estimates
• Pipeline tracking and reports for electrical estimating team
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, bid instructions, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Develop estimates using estimating software, spreadsheets, historical cost data, and other resources.
• Determine labor hours, productivity assumptions, material quantities, equipment needs, and subcontractor requirements.
• Evaluate project scope, construction methods, schedules, and site conditions that may affect cost.
• Prepare accurate and complete estimates within established bid deadlines.

• Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Compare pricing and confirm proposals are aligned with project scope.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and potential cost risks.
• Coordinate with Procurement regarding material pricing, availability, substitutions, and lead times.
• Prepare bid summaries, pricing worksheets, proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with value-engineering opportunities and alternative pricing options.

• Work with Sales to understand customer requirements, bid strategy, and proposal expectations.
• Coordinate with Engineering to confirm technical requirements and design assumptions.
• Work with Operations and Project Management to validate labor, productivity, scheduling, and constructability assumptions.
• Coordinate with Contracts regarding commercial requirements, exclusions, and contractual considerations.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and customer meetings as needed.

• Assist Project Managers with pricing change orders, scope revisions, and additional work.
• Review project performance against estimating assumptions when requested.
• Provide estimating information and historical cost data to support project decisions.
• Assist with project handoff by communicating estimating assumptions, scope, exclusions, and…