Senior Electrical Estimator

EXCELLENCE IN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING If you know how to win complex public infrastructure work and can back your estimates with results, we want to talk to you.

Sundancer Electric is growing across the Pacific Northwest, delivering complex electrical infrastructure and commercial projects that keep communities moving and operating. From transportation systems and transit infrastructure to water/wastewater facilities, ITS/signal systems, and renewable energy projects, we’re building a team of professionals who take ownership, think strategically, and deliver results.

• $140,000 - $165,000 annual salary
• Performance-based incentive opportunity
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Accrued sick leave
• Opportunity to work on high-profile public infrastructure and commercial electrical projects
• Career growth opportunities as the company continues to expand
• Collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences project success and company growth

• Perform full-cycle electrical estimating from conceptual budgeting through hard bid submissions
• Analyze plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to develop complete and accurate estimates
• Prepare defensible scopes of work, labor projections, material takeoffs, and pricing strategies
• Manage bid schedules, vendor and subcontractor quotations, and proposal submissions
• Lead bid strategy development, risk identification, and value engineering efforts
• Participate in Go/No-Go decision-making and pursuit planning activities
• Interpret contract requirements, procurement structures, general conditions, and compliance obligations
• Support post-bid reviews and analyze estimate performance against actual project outcomes
• Maintain and improve estimating databases, labor units, and estimating systems
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, distributors, and project stakeholders
• Coordinate project turnover meetings with operations and project management teams after project award
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for estimating best practices
• Support projects throughout Renton, Tacoma, Seattle, and surrounding Washington markets

• Minimum 10 years of electrical estimating experience
• Direct public works estimating experience is required
• Proven experience estimating projects for Port of Seattle (including Airport), WSDOT, Sound Transit, King County, or similar public agencies
• Strong proficiency with McCormick and/or Accubid estimating software
• Demonstrated success estimating complex electrical infrastructure, transportation, utility, transit, or commercial construction projects
• Advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical systems, and construction methodologies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, reporting, and documentation skills
• Ability to identify project risks, develop bid strategies, and support value engineering initiatives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across estimating, operations, and leadership teams
• Highly organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented
• Experience participating in post-bid analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior estimators preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Demonstrated bid hit rate and awarded work conversion success
• Proven estimate accuracy compared to actual project costs
• Examples of successfully awarded public works or infrastructure projects
• Ability to explain estimating decisions, risk assessments, bid strategies, and project outcomes
• Ability to provide a project list or bid summary showcasing estimating performance and results

Sundancer Electric Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.