Senior Electrical Estimator
Sundancer Electric•Renton, 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
