Senior Electrical Estimator – Airports & Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take the lead in developing electrical cost estimates independently throughout all design phases, from conceptual and ROM estimates to final construction documents.

• Create comprehensive material and labor estimates for Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Communications, Audio-Visual, Security, Video Surveillance, and Fire Alarm systems.

• Conduct research to establish unit pricing, cost assemblies, and supporting assumptions based on current market data.

• Spot missing information, scope gaps, inconsistencies, interdisciplinary conflicts, and potential cost risks.

• Formulate assumptions and solutions when project information is lacking.

• Oversee estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control reviews, contractor bid analyses, value engineering assessments, life-cycle analyses, and benefit-cost analyses.

• Manage multiple intricate estimating assignments and priorities while meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy.

• Mentor and provide training for developing estimators.

• Develop training materials and establish repeatable estimating best practices.

• Maintain estimating data, cost assemblies, templates, and reporting standards.

• Cultivate client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.

• Engage in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of full-time, hands-on experience in electrical estimating.

• Possession of a Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License, an Electrical Engineering degree, or a comparable blend of electrical expertise and experience.

• An industry-recognized professional certification, license, or advanced credential such as CCP, CPE, PCSE, CEP, CCE, PE, or another relevant advanced qualification.

• Capability to independently create high-quality electrical estimates across Levels 1–5 and all design phases.

• Experience in generating conceptual and ROM estimates with limited information available.

• Proven track record in leading complex estimating projects across various disciplines.

• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders.

• Proficient in interpreting architectural, civil, electrical, and other engineering drawings and specifications.

• Expertise in electrical estimating or takeoff software such as IntelliBid, Accubid, On-Screen Takeoff, MII, MCACES, or similar systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word.

• Must be a full-time resident of the U.S.

• Experience in aviation or airport electrical estimating is highly preferred.

• Background in federal government, Department of Defense or military facilities, energy and utilities, transportation and infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or similar complex environments is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work fully remote for the right candidate.

• Hybrid work arrangement available.

• Minimal travel required, up to 10% for site visits, meetings, and conferences.

• Opportunities for mentoring and training.

• Participation in industry events encouraged.

• Chance to work on complex infrastructure, energy, federal, and defense projects.