Senior Electrical Estimator

Sundancer ElectricRenton, WA
Onsite

About The Position

Sundancer Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their growing team in the Pacific Northwest. This role involves estimating complex public infrastructure and commercial electrical projects, including transportation systems, transit infrastructure, water/wastewater facilities, ITS/signal systems, and renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of winning complex work and backing estimates with results, taking ownership, thinking strategically, and delivering results.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of electrical estimating experience
  • Direct public works estimating experience is required
  • Proven experience estimating projects for Port of Seattle (including Airport), WSDOT, Sound Transit, King County, or similar public agencies
  • Strong proficiency with McCormick and/or Accubid estimating software
  • Demonstrated success estimating complex electrical infrastructure, transportation, utility, transit, or commercial construction projects
  • Advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical systems, and construction methodologies
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel, reporting, and documentation skills
  • Ability to identify project risks, develop bid strategies, and support value engineering initiatives
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across estimating, operations, and leadership teams
  • Highly organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented
  • Experience participating in post-bid analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and competing priorities
  • Proven Bid Performance Required
  • Demonstrated bid hit rate and awarded work conversion success
  • Proven estimate accuracy compared to actual project costs
  • Examples of successfully awarded public works or infrastructure projects
  • Ability to explain estimating decisions, risk assessments, bid strategies, and project outcomes
  • Ability to provide a project list or bid summary showcasing estimating performance and results

Nice To Haves

  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior estimators preferred
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform full-cycle electrical estimating from conceptual budgeting through hard bid submissions
  • Analyze plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to develop complete and accurate estimates
  • Prepare defensible scopes of work, labor projections, material takeoffs, and pricing strategies
  • Manage bid schedules, vendor and subcontractor quotations, and proposal submissions
  • Lead bid strategy development, risk identification, and value engineering efforts
  • Participate in Go/No-Go decision-making and pursuit planning activities
  • Interpret contract requirements, procurement structures, general conditions, and compliance obligations
  • Support post-bid reviews and analyze estimate performance against actual project outcomes
  • Maintain and improve estimating databases, labor units, and estimating systems
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, distributors, and project stakeholders
  • Coordinate project turnover meetings with operations and project management teams after project award
  • Serve as a technical resource and mentor for estimating best practices
  • Support projects throughout Renton, Tacoma, Seattle, and surrounding Washington markets

Benefits

  • $140,000 - $165,000 annual salary
  • Performance-based incentive opportunity
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Accrued sick leave
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