Senior Electrical Estimator

Varco Mac is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to play a key role within our preconstruction and estimating team. This position is responsible for leading the development of accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for complex commercial electrical construction projects while helping shape overall pursuit and pricing strategy.

The Senior Estimator will independently manage estimates from initial bid review through final submission, including detailed takeoffs, vendor and subcontractor solicitation, scope analysis, risk evaluation, pricing strategy, and final estimate development. This individual will also serve as a senior technical resource to the estimating team, partnering closely with project management, operations, business development, vendors, subcontractors, and company leadership.

Projects include data centers, biopharmaceutical facilities, semiconductor facilities, office buildings, laboratories, and light industrial environments, with project values ranging from $50K to $100M.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical construction professional who combines strong technical estimating expertise with sound business judgment, leadership capabilities, and the ability to successfully manage complex project pursuits.

• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a senior estimating resource for complex and high-value project pursuits.
  • Partner with business development, project management, operations, customers, vendors, and subcontractors throughout the estimating and proposal process.
  • Lead scope clarification and bid-related discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic estimating recommendations related to pricing, project risk, constructability, value engineering, and competitive positioning.
  • Participate in estimate reviews, proposal presentations, and turnover meetings with company leadership and project teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Estimating & Technical Leadership
  • Lead the development of detailed electrical construction estimates for design-build and plan/specification projects.
  • Review and interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, contracts, and other bid documents to develop complete project scopes.
  • Perform and oversee detailed quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, material pricing, equipment costs, and subcontractor scope development.
  • Establish project-specific estimating strategies, assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, allowances, and contingencies.
  • Develop pricing breakouts, alternates, value-engineering options, and other customer-requested pricing scenarios.
  • Identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and cost-saving opportunities during the estimating process.
  • Evaluate historical project data, market conditions, vendor pricing, and project requirements to support competitive and financially sound estimates.
  • Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with project requirements prior to submission.
• Project & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Lead vendor and subcontractor solicitation efforts and evaluate pricing for scope completeness, competitiveness, and potential risk.
  • Coordinate closely with project management and field operations to incorporate constructability, labor strategy, logistics, scheduling, and execution considerations into estimates.
  • Partner with business development and leadership to support pursuit strategy and bid/no-bid discussions.
  • Lead or participate in final estimate reviews and presentations with leadership.
  • Support successful project handoff from estimating to operations by clearly communicating scope, pricing assumptions, risks, opportunities, and contractual requirements.
  • Provide estimating support throughout preconstruction and, when needed, during project execution.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Serve as a technical resource and mentor to Estimators and other members of the preconstruction team.
  • Review estimating work prepared by less experienced team members and provide guidance to improve accuracy, consistency, and technical knowledge.
  • Share estimating best practices, lessons learned, and market intelligence across the team.
  • Help promote consistent estimating standards, processes, and documentation.
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, historical cost data, and workflows.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on…