Senior Estimator | Mission Critical Electrical

Sargent Electric•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Sargent Electric is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Estimator to support mission critical electrical construction projects. In this role, you will lead complex estimating efforts from conceptual budgeting through final construction pricing while partnering closely with operations, preconstruction, procurement, VDC, and project management teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic estimator who enjoys working on large-scale, complex projects, mentoring team members, and helping drive project success from the earliest stages of development.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
Minimum of 3 years serving as a lead estimator on projects exceeding $10 million
Strong knowledge of electrical construction means and methods, labor analysis, and cost development
Experience developing conceptual, schematic, design-assist, GMP, and construction document estimates
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, project teams, vendors, and leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Equivalent trade, field, or estimating experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Strong working knowledge of: Accubid Anywhere, LiveCount, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Procore, BuildingConnected, and related estimating and construction technologies
Experience estimating hyperscale data centers, healthcare facilities, advanced manufacturing facilities, mission critical facilities, or other large-scale electrical construction projects
Understanding of design-assist delivery, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), target value design, GMP development, and conceptual estimating
Experience preparing complete electrical estimates for projects exceeding $25 million

Responsibilities

Champion Sargent Electric's commitment to safety, ensuring all estimating activities align with company safety standards and client requirements
Lead the complete estimating lifecycle, including conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, design development estimates, GMPs, construction document estimates, bulletins, and change orders
Serve as the lead estimator on assigned pursuits, coordinating estimating efforts with operations, procurement, preconstruction, VDC, and project management teams
Develop and manage detailed quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, scope reviews, and pricing strategies for complex electrical construction projects
Prepare bid summaries, estimate narratives, risk registers, value engineering proposals, alternates, clarifications, and assumptions
Solicit, evaluate, and level supplier and subcontractor pricing, while monitoring market conditions, material availability, and pricing trends
Participate in client presentations, budget reviews, estimate presentations, and cost discussions to support project pursuits and customer relationships
Mentor and develop estimators, junior estimators, and interns, helping strengthen departmental capabilities and best practices
Collaborate with field leadership and project teams to validate production rates, means and methods, project logistics, and execution strategies
Utilize estimating platforms, digital takeoff tools, BIM/VDC workflows, and cost databases to improve estimate accuracy and efficiency
Capture lessons learned from completed projects and apply feedback to strengthen future estimates and improve competitiveness
Support department initiatives and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by estimating and executive leadership