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Senior Estimator

Job in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listing for: Elliot Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator
  • Engineering
    Estimator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

Davis H. Elliot is seeking a detail-oriented Senior
Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a variety of electrical and telecommunications construction projects. Working closely with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and clients, you will play a critical role in securing successful projects and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead estimating efforts for large, complex, and high-profile projects
  • Develop comprehensive labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates
  • Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements
  • Evaluate project risks and develop pricing strategies
  • Prepare and present bid reviews to management
  • Lead, coach, and support estimators and estimating co-ops
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners
  • Participate in project handoff and pre-construction planning activities
  • Assist with estimating process improvements, standards, and database development
  • Track market trends and analyze historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of construction estimating experience
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical construction systems, methods, and industry standards
  • Demonstrated success estimating large commercial, industrial, utility, or infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency in Accubid and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to mentor others and lead estimating teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Uniforms and PPE provided

Accessibility:
If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone:  x1504

Email:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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