Senior Electrical Estimator - Airports & Infrastructure

Connico•Cincinnati, OH

13d•$140,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Connico is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead complex electrical cost estimating efforts for aviation and other infrastructure projects, from early conceptual planning through final construction documents. The role independently develops and reviews estimates, identifies scope gaps and risks, reconciles costs, and supports informed client decisions when project information is limited or evolving. It is a hands-on senior technical position that also strengthens Connico’s electrical estimating practice through mentoring, quality control, knowledge sharing, and repeatable estimating practices. The estimator works across disciplines with clients, project teams, contractors, designers, and other estimators. The position can be fully remote for the right candidate who resides full-time in the U.S., or hybrid with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday in Hebron, Kentucky (Cincinnati area), Mt. Juliet, Tennessee (Nashville area), Denver, Colorado, or Indianapolis, Indiana. Travel is minimal, up to 10%, for site visits, meetings, and conferences. The salary range is $140,000–$165,000 depending on experience, with bonus opportunities.

Requirements

10+ years of full-time, hands-on electrical estimating experience.
A Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License, Electrical Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of electrical knowledge and experience.
An industry-recognized professional certification, license, or advanced credential, such as CCP, CPE, PCSE, CEP, CCE, PE, or another relevant advanced credential.
Ability to independently develop high-quality electrical estimates across Levels 1–5 and all stages of design, including conceptual and ROM estimates based on limited information.
Experience leading complex estimating assignments, integrating estimate elements across multiple disciplines, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, and communicating professionally with clients and project stakeholders.
Strong ability to interpret architectural, civil, electrical, and other engineering drawings and specifications across all design levels.
Expertise with electrical estimating or takeoff software such as IntelliBid, Accubid, On-Screen Takeoff, MII, MCACES, or comparable systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word.
Fully remote candidates must reside full-time in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Electrical estimating experience supporting aviation or airport projects is highly preferred.
Experience with large-scale or complex project environments such as federal government, Department of Defense or military facilities, energy and utilities, transportation and infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or similar work.

Responsibilities

Lead and independently develop electrical cost estimates across all design stages, from conceptual and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates through final construction documents, including Level 1–5 estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
Develop detailed material and labor estimates for Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Communications, Audio-Visual, Security, Video Surveillance, and Fire Alarm systems.
Research and develop unit pricing, cost assemblies, and supporting assumptions using current market information and sound estimating judgment.
Identify missing information, scope gaps, inconsistencies, interdisciplinary conflicts, and potential cost risks; develop supported assumptions and solutions when project information is incomplete.
Lead estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control reviews, contractor bid analyses, value engineering assessments, life-cycle and benefit-cost analyses, and cross-discipline coordination.
Manage multiple complex estimating assignments and priorities while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and supporting high-quality project delivery.
Mentor and train developing estimators in estimating and review practices; help create training resources and repeatable best practices.
Help maintain accurate, current, consistent, and accessible estimating data, cost assemblies, templates, and reporting practices.
Build client relationships and serve as a technical advisor through clear communication, sound judgment, reliability, and expert guidance.
Participate in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events as needed.