Senior Estimator - Electrical Construction

PPC Partners Inc.•New Berlin, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Estimator prepares detailed estimates for a variety of electrical construction projects. The role interprets blueprints and other construction documents, performs quantity take-offs, and coordinates with project teams to support accurate, timely bids. The Senior Estimator also guides portions of estimating efforts, participates in bid reviews, and mentors less experienced estimators. Responsibilities include collecting and compiling labor, material, and schedule data; preparing routine and complex electrical estimates; reviewing project specifications and attending pre-bid meetings; designing and calculating services, feeders, and branch circuits for design-build estimates; presenting estimate breakdowns; and submitting bids and proposals with required supporting documentation. The position maintains pricing databases and project records, updates estimate and drawing files, and pursues cost savings, value engineering, and improvements to estimating workflows, tools, and procedures. The role also supports workplace safety by identifying hazards, encouraging communication between field and office teams, and completing expected safety training. Work is in an office environment and involves extended computer use at a workstation. A hybrid office/remote arrangement may be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 8 years of experience in electrical construction estimating.
Exposure to or experience with estimating software.
Ability to read and understand various construction documents proficiently.
Positive safety attitude and personal integrity.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong self-motivation, work ethic, and drive for career growth.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the company and with customers.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and customer requirements and assist team members.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally in alignment with company values.

Nice To Haves

Higher education in Architectural Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of electrical construction.

Responsibilities

Collect, calculate, and compile labor, material, and project-timeline data for bid proposals.
Independently prepare routine and complex electrical estimates.
Review project specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to establish the full scope of work.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare estimates for electrical construction projects.
Design and calculate services, feeders, and branch circuits for design-build estimates.
Prepare and present detailed estimate breakdowns to Project Managers and operational leaders.
Submit final bids and proposals after completing internal reviews and compiling supporting documentation for executive and branch-level review.
Maintain accurate pricing databases using vendor communication, catalogs, and price lists.
Organize and maintain drawings, estimates, correspondence, and other project documentation.
Update estimate files, drawing logs, and cost data to reflect current project and market conditions.
Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities through redesigns and value engineering.
Improve estimating workflows, systems, and processes, and implement improved tools, software, and procedures.
Distribute tasks to team members while guiding portions of estimating efforts on assigned projects.
Participate in project bid reviews and provide technical guidance to less experienced estimators.
Pre-plan work tasks and identify methods to eliminate hazards.
Observe habits and hazards and bring safety concerns to others' attention.
Promote safety as a priority and support the goal of achieving zero accidents.
Encourage communication between field and office teams about safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needs.
Obtain safety training as expected of company personnel.