Electrical Estimator: Bid Lead & Cost Optimization

Location: New Castle, PA, United States
Job Type: Full-Time

As an Electrical Estimator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering "Powerful Solutions" by applying your technical expertise, strategic thinking, and industry knowledge to estimate and optimize high-impact projects. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team that values safety, integrity, innovation, and professionalism, while having the autonomy to make critical decisions.

• Brings sound judgment and confidence to pricing decisions, helping leadership and clients understand risk, value, and opportunity.
• Digs into drawings, scope, and assumptions to uncover gaps, efficiencies, and cost‑saving strategies before bids go out the door.
• Works seamlessly with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure estimates transition smoothly into successful projects.
• Stays attuned to labor trends, material pricing, and regional market conditions to keep bids competitive and realistic.
• Takes ownership of workload, seeks continuous improvement, and adapts quickly as project types and markets evolve.

• Lead the Estimation Process:
  Independently review project plans, specifications, and bids to develop accurate, competitive estimates.
• Strategic Cost Analysis:
  Optimize job methods, ensuring precision in cost analysis, budgeting, and project forecasting.
• Supplier & Contractor Coordination:
  Manage discussions with vendors and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing and build strong relationships.
• Bid Oversight:
  Supervise bid generation and collaborate with leadership on bid review and submission strategies.
• Project
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in post‑award hand‑offs with Project Managers to align on scope, budget, and execution plans.
• Market Intelligence:
  Gather industry insights to advise clients and internal teams on future workloads and trends.

• Experience & Expertise: 3+ years of electrical estimating experience (5+ years preferred), proven success in commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Familiarity with NEC, local codes, and construction requirements.
• Software Proficiency:
  Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to Detail:
  Precision in cost analysis, design gaps, value engineering, and budgeting.
• Strong Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to lead discussions with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Growth Mindset:
  Willingness to learn, pursue certifications, and continuously enhance your expertise.
• Education:
  
  Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Journeyman License or equivalent electrical field experience is a plus.
• Diverse Project
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience estimating a variety of project types, including large‑scale commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

Occasional travel may be required.

At Arch Key Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well‑being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work‑life balance of our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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