Senior Estimator - Electrical Construction

PPC Partners•New Berlin, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Estimator prepares detailed estimates for a variety of electrical construction projects, interpreting construction documents, completing quantity take-offs, and coordinating with project teams to develop accurate, timely bids. The role independently handles routine and complex estimates and may prepare design-build estimates involving services, feeders, and branch circuits. The Senior Estimator also supports team development by guiding estimating tasks and providing technical support to less experienced estimators. The position maintains pricing databases and organized project records, identifies cost savings and value-engineering opportunities, and improves estimating processes, tools, and systems. It also includes safety responsibilities: identifying and helping eliminate hazards, communicating safety concerns between field and office teams, and completing expected safety training. Work is primarily in an office environment, with sitting, standing, and extended computer use; 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 working with estimating software.
Ability to read and understand construction documents proficiently.
Positive safety attitude and personal integrity.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, 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 people at all company levels 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 as a team player 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, materials, 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 determine 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.
Present estimate breakdowns to project managers and operational leaders.
Submit final bids and proposals after completing internal reviews and providing supporting documentation for executive- and branch-level review.
Maintain accurate pricing databases using vendor communications, catalogs, and price lists.
Keep drawings, estimates, correspondence, estimate files, drawing logs, cost data, and other project documentation current and organized.
Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities through redesign and value engineering.
Improve estimating workflows, systems, and processes, and implement improved tools, software, and procedures.
Guide portions of estimating work on assigned projects by distributing tasks to team members.
Participate in project bid reviews.
Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced estimators.
Identify work-task hazards and methods to eliminate them, observe and address unsafe habits and hazards, and support the company's goal of zero accidents.
Encourage communication between field and office teams about safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needs.
Complete safety training expected of company personnel.