Lead Electrical Estimator / Master Electrician

Shimmick • Austin, TX

11d • Remote

About The Position

Shimmick, through its subsidiary Axia Electric, is hiring a Lead Electrical Estimator to work remotely in Texas and support project pursuits across the state. The role supports Axia Electric’s growth by preparing and coordinating estimates for electrical construction projects. Axia serves infrastructure markets including water and wastewater treatment, dams and locks, mass transit and rail, alternative energy, power generation and transmission, and commercial buildings.

The Lead Electrical Estimator is responsible for all aspects of estimating, including conceptual and final project estimates, estimate plans, wage rate build-ups, material take-offs, cash flow schedules, and subcontract and vendor bid packages and analyses. The role applies company cost structures and estimating systems, interprets project documents, evaluates how project assumptions and actions affect estimates, and may guide less experienced estimating personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• Texas Master Electrician License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage changing deadlines and work under pressure while supporting multiple team leaders.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency in the company’s estimating systems and processes.
• Apply estimating terminology, measures, concepts, and principles to compile estimates.
• Assess how processes, project actions, and assumptions may affect estimates and quantify their impact.
• Analyze estimates to predict key project issues.
• Prepare or coordinate full project estimates and provide complete conceptual and final estimating input.
• Understand construction means, methods, and sequences for a single discipline.
• Perform all aspects of estimating.
• Prepare the Estimate Plan.
• Independently evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard estimating techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Provide guidance to less experienced estimating personnel as needed.
• Develop wage rate build-ups.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, requests for proposals, and contracts.
• Develop detailed material take-offs for procurement of bulk materials.
• Apply company cost structure elements, including overhead, G&A, and insurance.
• Develop cash flow schedules and estimates.
• Use the CAES estimating system.
• Prepare scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontractor and vendor quotes.
• Analyze subcontractor bids for scope, cost, and price.
• Apply Earned Value Management System theory and practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Options to participate in a flexible spending account or health savings account.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, and legal and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior