Electrical Senior Estimator
About The Position
PCL Industrial Services, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Senior Estimator in Chandler, Arizona, within Arizona Industrial. The role leads electrical estimating for complex industrial, data center, power, and infrastructure projects, from reviewing project documents and developing estimates through bid submission, estimate turnover, and lessons learned. The estimator collaborates with operations, engineering, procurement, field teams, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and leadership to validate pricing and execution assumptions, assess risk, and support effective pursuit and project outcomes. The position also leads estimate reviews and bid strategy discussions and mentors estimating team members. PCL is a 100% employee-owned company. Its stated total-rewards offerings may include employee ownership opportunities, discretionary performance bonuses, retirement matching, insurance and health benefits, leave and family-care support, wellness resources, and training and career-development opportunities.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive electrical construction and/or estimating experience; equivalent field, trade, or project experience is considered.
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, systems, sequencing, and installation requirements.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, specifications, P&IDs, schematics, and related construction documents.
- Understanding of quantity takeoffs, labor/productivity, materials, equipment, constructability, and project costs.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to use or quickly learn estimating/takeoff tools such as Bluebeam.
- Detail-oriented, with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to lead estimating efforts and collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, field teams, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Comfortable working primarily in an office-based estimating environment and continuing to develop estimating and bid-leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent electrical trade/construction experience is valued.
- Previous electrical estimating and/or self-perform estimating experience.
- Heavy industrial experience; large, complex commercial, data center, or mission-critical experience with transferable electrical scope is also considered.
- Experience supporting or leading medium-to-large electrical estimates or significant electrical packages; experience with $25M+ projects or pursuits is preferred but not required.
- Experience with MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs/VFDs, instrumentation, controls, or other complex electrical systems.
- Experience leading estimate reviews, mentoring estimators, or supporting bid strategy, procurement, value engineering, and client presentations.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical estimating efforts for complex industrial, data center, power, and infrastructure projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, one-lines, P&IDs, and contract documents to define scope and estimate requirements.
- Perform and review quantity takeoffs for power distribution, MV/LV systems, lighting, grounding, instrumentation, controls, and communications.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and productivity pricing for self-perform electrical work.
- Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates through final bid submission.
- Establish estimate schedules, assign work scopes, and coordinate estimating activities across the pursuit team.
- Partner with operations, engineering, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors to validate pricing, constructability, and execution assumptions.
- Identify risks and opportunities and develop contingencies, clarifications, exclusions, value-engineering options, and pricing strategies.
- Lead estimate reviews and bid strategy discussions and communicate recommendations to leadership and clients.
- Lead and mentor estimating team members and review work for accuracy and completeness.
- Complete estimate turnover, support procurement and award recommendations, and capture lessons learned and historical cost/productivity data.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
- Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn skills, explore roles, and grow across sectors and regions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
