Senior Estimator, Electrical
Moss Utilities•Dallas, TX
About The Position
The Senior Estimator, Electrical develops accurate, competitive estimates for heavy civil electrical infrastructure projects, including commercial and private developments. The role focuses on underground electrical construction such as duct banks, conduit systems, electrical vaults, manholes, and associated excavation, concrete, and backfill work. The Senior Estimator works closely with project management and operations to evaluate scope, construction methods, costs, and project risks. Travel may be required for site visits and pre-bid meetings.
Requirements
- Five or more years of estimating experience in heavy civil electrical infrastructure construction.
- Experience estimating commercial and/or private development projects.
- Knowledge of underground electrical construction, including duct banks, conduit systems, vaults, manholes, and associated excavation, concrete, and backfill.
- Ability to interpret civil and electrical drawings, specifications, and utility requirements.
- Experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracted work.
- Strong understanding of construction costs, production rates, equipment utilization, and project sequencing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel for site visits and pre-bid meetings as required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience estimating data center electrical infrastructure projects.
- Experience with HCSS, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or electrical estimating software.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates for self-performed electrical infrastructure projects, including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
- Review plans, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for duct banks, conduit systems, electrical structures, and associated civil work.
- Develop estimates from conceptual, schematic, and construction drawings.
- Evaluate site conditions, utility conflicts, construction methods, and production rates to establish accurate pricing.
- Obtain and review supplier and subcontractor quotes to ensure complete scope coverage.
- Identify constructability issues, scope gaps, and construction risks and account for them in estimates.
- Identify and propose value-engineering alternatives.
- Collaborate with project management and operations to review bid strategy, schedules, and resource requirements.
- Prepare proposals documenting assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications.
- Support the transition of awarded projects to operations through estimate reviews and budget handoffs.
- Maintain historical pricing and review actual project costs to improve future estimates.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance, short-term disability, accident, and critical illness plans.
- Multiple health plan options.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Employee ownership through the ESOP program.
- Onsite fitness center, basketball and pickleball courts, and personal training.
- Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
