Senior Electrical Estimator

This role involves preparing detailed cost estimates for electrical construction projects, leading estimating teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to secure competitive bids. The position contributes to efficient project planning and execution in sectors like industrial and healthcare, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic alignment. It offers opportunities for professional growth through challenging assignments, leadership responsibilities, and involvement in innovative construction solutions.

• Anticipate $95,000 - $135,000 annually, plus auto allowance.
• Benefits include:
  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401K with company contributions;
• PTO, holiday pay, and educational assistance, auto allowance (local project visits, minimal travel outside KC area)
• Office-based in the Kansas City area.

Responsibilities:

• Compute cost factors and prepare construction estimates for planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Lead estimators and staff on the estimating team, managing work assignments, performance, resources, and training.
• Work with marketing to review market potential and bids aligning with strategic goals.
• Promote company capabilities to key decision makers in owner or general contracting companies.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or others to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Identify cost trends to assist in cost reduction and process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or electrical engineering (preferred, not required)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• LEED Certification preferred but not required.
• Ten or more years of electrical construction estimating experience with an electrical contractor required; industrial, healthcare, critical power, government, and heavy commercial experience preferred.
• Accustomed to bidding on non-residential projects of $500,000 or more.
• Experience with computerized estimating programs such as Accubid Anywhere or Enterprise preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willing to learn new software.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check; valid driver’s license required.

Keywords: electrical estimator, construction estimating, Accubid, LEED, industrial electrical, healthcare construction, critical power, heavy commercial, Microsoft Excel, cost analysis, bidding processes.