Senior Estimator

Position Summary

The individual in this role is a knowledgeable Sr. Electrical Estimator with a minimum of 10 years of Healthcare and Commercial estimating experience. The Sr. Electrical Estimator will produce accurate and timely electrical estimates for projects across the Norlee platform, developing comprehensive and competitive bids. The role works closely with the internal and external business development and executive teams to provide support on bids and collaborate with the Vice President as well as other estimators to ensure that the company remains competitive in the marketplace.

• Contribute to securing $20-$30 million in awarded electrical projects annually through accurate and competitive estimates.
• Maintain an average weekly estimating volume of $10-$15 million
  , inclusive of budgets, proposals, and competitive bids.
• Produce estimates within ±5% accuracy of market pricing benchmarks.
• Complete all assigned estimates ahead of bid deadlines and in accordance with Norlee’s established estimating procedures.
• Prepare and distribute complete Bills of Materials (BOMs) and RFQs for vendor and subcontractor pricing on time.
• Provide clear, well-documented audit trails and turnover packages to support effective handoff to operations.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and constructability considerations that improve project competitiveness.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Vice President and executive team regarding estimating deliverables, risks, and bid strategy.

• Prepare, coordinate, and lead the development of complete and accurate cost estimates and budgets for assigned electrical projects. Must have experience in leading and participating in the bidding and budgeting of projects in excess of $50 million.
• Review all bid documents—including specifications, drawings, instructions to bidders, and basis of design—to determine project scope and ensure a precise and comprehensive estimate.
• Maintain organized and current estimating files, including backup documentation, supplier pricing, and labor data from estimating software and vendor communications.
• Support other estimating team members as required, which may include assisting with multi-discipline estimates and providing expertise during normal business hours.
• Evaluate design options and recommend cost-effective, constructible solutions based on engineering quality, schedule impact, and material availability.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and vendor/subcontractor meetings to assess site conditions and clarify project requirements.
• Apply knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and related standards to ensure all estimates meet compliance requirements.
• Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with internal departments, leadership, vendors, clients, and industry partners.
• Apply advanced estimating knowledge to solve complex problems and share expertise across the team to continuously refine procedures, processes, and standards.
• Implement and maintain Norlee systems, templates, and procedures as they relate to the estimating process.
• Supervise and participate in quantity takeoffs for all components of the estimate, ensuring documentation is detailed and suitable for project handoff, including safety and security considerations per Norlee policies.
• Review subcontractor and vendor proposals for accuracy, scope alignment, and potential risks, providing clear recommendations for award.
• Provide mentorship, direction, and training to estimating team members—distributing workload effectively to leverage strengths, promote professional development, and ensure balanced experience exposure.
• Evaluate and estimate complex electrical drawings, verify fixture types, quantities, and system requirements for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information;
  Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions;
  Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision‑making criteria and principles;
  Recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice.
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