Chief Electrical Estimator

Lighthouse Electric•Canonsburg, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lighthouse Electric is seeking a Chief Electrical Estimator with significant experience in electrical estimating or the electrical construction sales cycle. This role involves managing the entire estimating lifecycle within a business unit, fostering collaboration between departments, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of estimates. The Chief Estimator will be responsible for developing and maintaining estimating standards, implementing new technologies, and improving process flows. This position plays a key role in opportunity evaluation, the selling process, and ensuring accurate project budgets and handoffs. The ideal candidate will also be involved in talent acquisition and development within the estimating team, modeling company culture, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. This role is crucial for the successful execution of large-scale electrical projects.

Requirements

Minimum (5) years estimating experience as the lead estimator on projects $20 million or greater
Data Center, Healthcare, and Light Industrial experience
Experience leading estimates in excess of $50 million
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong leadership skills
Proficient with Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, Procore, PlanGrid, Building Connected, etc.
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and related software (especially Microsoft Excel and Word)
Pre-employment drug screen required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Ability to perform the essential job functions in a variety of work environments, including office and/or active job site settings.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Ability to move about the office or jobsite as needed to perform essential duties.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including computers, phones, and related devices.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic means.
Ability to occasionally position self to access materials, equipment, or work areas.
Ability to occasionally move or transport work-related materials or equipment.
Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels typical of office or construction environments.
Ability to travel to various work locations as required.
Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors in varying environmental conditions, as applicable to the position.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance consistent with company policy and operational needs.
Chosen applicant will be subject to a drug screen and Motor Record Vehicle check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline
Associate’s Degree or other technical training in a related field

Responsibilities

Managing the estimating life cycle within an assigned business unit
Collaborating between business units to create cross-functional teams leveraging estimator core competencies
Ensuring that staff assignments are organized, accurate, and timely
Coordinate standards, templates, database, etc. with other Chief Estimators and Project Executives
Creating and maintaining a system of Estimating SOP’s with other Chief Estimators
Identifies, communicates, and employs a common minimum standard
Identifies and implements new methodologies, technologies and trends to continuously improve the effectiveness of the Estimating process
Actively works to improve cross unit and cross department process flows
Works with enterprise departments to ensure the bi-directional flow of information to support estimating and enterprise functions
Ability to collect and communicate project level data to be pooled and utilized in the budgeting process
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain talent
Assist in reviewing and evaluating opportunities
Participate in the selling process by attending scope review meetings, and sales meetings when requested
Accurately apply productivity rates, mark-ups, labor rates, indirect labor allocations, etc.
Successfully execute a project handoff process for each project
Understand and support the creation of the project budget
Support change management needs for projects within the assigned business unit
Participate in monthly KPI Meetings
Participate in the Project Retrospective Meetings
Assist in managing CRM system data
Plans, assigns, and supervises all business unit estimating activities
Authentically model the company culture and mission
Ensure estimates have the proper level of detail and accuracy for the given design stages
Contribute the appropriate information for proposal completion
Lead proposal review meetings with the project sponsor
Interacts with general contractors and building owners to build and maintain relationships