Senior Electrical Estimator - Airports & Infrastructure

Connico • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Connico is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead complex electrical cost estimating efforts for large-scale infrastructure projects. This role involves developing accurate estimates from conceptual planning through final construction documents, identifying scope gaps and risks, and reconciling costs to help clients make informed decisions. The position is hands-on and requires independent estimate development and review, as well as mentoring junior estimators, contributing to quality control, knowledge sharing, and the development of repeatable estimating practices. The Senior Electrical Estimator will collaborate across disciplines with clients, project teams, contractors, designers, and other estimators.

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.
• Proven ability to independently develop high-quality electrical estimates across Levels 1–5 and all stages of design, including conceptual and ROM estimates developed with limited information.
• Demonstrated 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 levels of design.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 electrical systems including 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 well-supported assumptions and solutions when complete project information is not available.
• Lead estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control reviews, contractor bid analyses, value engineering assessments, life-cycle and benefit-cost analyses, and coordination across disciplines to produce comprehensive and defensible estimates.
• Manage multiple complex estimating assignments and priorities while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and helping project teams deliver high-quality work that reflects Connico's standards and core values.
• Mentor and train developing estimators in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost buildups, reconciliations, technical reviews, interdisciplinary plan analysis, reporting, and Connico estimating practices. Help create training resources and repeatable best practices that strengthen the broader team.
• Take ownership of estimating data, cost assemblies, templates, and reporting practices by helping maintain accurate, current, consistent, and accessible information that supports repeatable results.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor through clear communication, sound judgment, reliability, and expert guidance. Participate in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events as needed.

Benefits

• Opportunity to do more than produce estimates; influence the quality of major infrastructure projects, strengthen estimating practices, and develop the next generation of Connico estimators.
• Opportunity to apply expertise across an expanding range of complex projects in energy, federal, and defense markets.
• Value people who take ownership, bring solutions, share expertise, challenge thinking thoughtfully, and build trust with clients and teammates.
• Expected to demonstrate technical excellence and strengthen the people and practice around you.

What This Job Offers

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