Senior Electrical Estimator
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Estimator, Electrical Engineering -
Construction
Estimator, Electrical Engineering
Senior Electrical Estimator
Company: Third Generation Electric
Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma
Department: Preconstruction/Estimating
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: President
Position SummaryThird Generation Electricisseekinganexperienced Senior Electrical Estimators …
Thispositionisresponsibleforevaluatingbidopportunities,reviewingplansandspecifications,completingdetailedtakeoffs,obtainingvendorandsubcontractorpricing,identifyingprojectrisks,anddevelopingcompletebidproposals.
The Senior Estimatorwillalsosupportprojectplanning ,mentorestimatingteammembers,andhelpimprovethecompany’sestimatingstandardsandprocesses.
Theidealcandidatehasextensiveknowledgeofelectricalconstruction,stronganalyticalandorganizationalskills,andtheabilitytodevelopcompetitiveestimateswithoutsacrificingprojectquality,safety,or profitability.
Essential Dutiesand Responsibilities- Reviewprojectplans,specifications,addenda,schedules,andotherbiddocumentstodeterminethecompleteelectricalscopeofwork.
- Preparedetailedmaterialandlabortakeoffsforcommercialandindustrialelectricalprojects.
- Developestimatesforlighting,power distribution,switch gear,generators,firealarm,low-voltage systems,siteelectricalwork,underground infrastructure,andrelatedelectricalsystems.
- Analyzelaborrequirements,material costs,equipment needs,subcontractor pricing,project schedules,andsiteconditions.
- Solicit,review,andcompareproposalsfromvendorsandsubcontractors.
- Identify exclusions,clarifications,alternates,allowances,value-engineering opportunities,andpotentialprojectrisks.
- Preparecompleteandprofessionalbidproposals,scope letters,andsupportingdocumentation.
- Attendpre-bid meetings,site visits,bid reviews,andprojectplanningmeetings.
- Coordinatewithcompanyleadershiptodetermineprojectapproach,staffing requirements,overhead,fee,andbidstrategy.
- Maintainrelationshipswithgeneralcontractors,vendors,suppliers,subcontractors,engineers,andotherindustrypartners.
- Trackbidresultsandanalyzeestimatedcostscomparedwithactualprojectperformance.
- Participateintheturnoverofawardedprojectsfromestimatingtoprojectmanagementandfieldoperations.
- Clearlycommunicateprojectscope,assumptions,risks,andkeycostconsiderationsduringprojecthandoffmeetings.
- Assistprojectmanagerswithchange-orderestimatesandcostevaluationsasneeded.
- Maintainorganizedandcompleteestimatingfiles,pricing information,historicalcostdata,andbidrecords.
- Helpdevelopandmaintainestimatingtemplates,labor units,cost databases,bid procedures,and quality-control standards.
- Monitormarketconditions,labor rates,material pricing,supply-chain concerns,andindustrytrendsthatmayaffectprojectcosts.
- Reviewtheworkofotherestimatorsandprovideguidance,training,and mentorship.
- Support Third Generation Electric ’sgrowthbyidentifyingappropriatebidopportunitiesandhelpingthecompanypursueprofitable,strategicallyalignedprojects.
- Performotherdutiesasassigned.
- Minimumof5yearsofelectricalconstructionestimating,project management,orrelatedexperience.
- Strongknowledgeofcommercialandindustrialelectricalconstructionmethods,materials,labor requirements,and sequencing.
- Abilitytoreadandinterpretelectricaldrawings,specifications,one-line diagrams,schedules,contracts,andtechnicaldocuments.
- Thoroughunderstandingofthe National Electrical Codeandapplicableconstructionstandards .
- Experiencecompletingdetailedelectricaltakeoffsandpreparingmultimillion-dollarprojectestimates.
- Strongknowledgeofelectricalsystems,including lighting,power distribution,switch gear,emergency power,firealarm,low-voltage systems,andundergroundelectricalwork.
- Proficiencywithelectricalestimatingsoftware,digitaltakeoffprograms,Microsoft Excel,andotherstandardbusinessapplications.
- Abilitytomanagemultipleestimates,deadlines,andcompetingpriorities.
- Strong mathematical,analytical,problem-solving,and decision-making skills.
- Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
- Abilitytoworkindependentlywhilecollaboratingeffectivelywithcompanyleadership,project managers,field leaders,vendors,and customers.
- Highlevelofaccuracy,attentiontodetail,integrity,and accountability.
- Valid driver’slicenseandabilitytotraveltoprojectsitesandpre-bidmeetingsasneeded.
- Bachelor’sdegreeinconstructionmanagement,engineering,business,orarelatedfield.
- Journeymanorelect…
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