Electrical Estimator

Our client, a leading electrical contractor delivering large-scale mission-critical projects, is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support a major hyperscale construction program.

This role will focus heavily on change order management, scope evaluation, quantity takeoffs, and cost analysis , working closely with project management, field operations, subcontractors, and client teams. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting project profitability by accurately identifying, pricing, tracking, and negotiating changes throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex construction environments and enjoys working closely with project teams on active job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Review updated drawings, RFIs, bulletins, field directives, contract documents, and design revisions to identify changes in scope.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs based on revised drawings, specifications, and field conditions.
• Develop comprehensive change order scopes covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and associated costs.
• Prepare accurate pricing for change orders using estimating software, labor units, historical benchmarks, and field productivity data.
• Evaluate and apply labor impacts associated with overtime, shift work, congestion, schedule compression, acceleration, and trade stacking.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to verify installation methods, production rates, and site-specific conditions.
• Track change events from identification through approval, execution, and final resolution.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing proposals.
• Prepare detailed cost backup documentation to support client submissions and negotiations.
• Participate in change order negotiations with owners, general contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate logs tracking pending, approved, rejected, and disputed changes.
• Quantify schedule-related impacts, inefficiencies, disruptions, and out-of-sequence work.
• Support time-and-material (T&M) tracking, field ticket validation, and installed quantity verification.
• Coordinate with project management teams to align change order strategy with overall financial objectives.
• Develop strong working relationships with field personnel, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders.

Estimating & Commercial Responsibilities

• Analyze project documents to identify cost impacts and potential risk exposure.
• Maintain documentation supporting pricing assumptions and project change history.
• Assist with commercial negotiations and dispute resolution efforts.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor project trends and emerging scope changes that could impact budgets and schedules.
• Support project forecasting efforts through accurate cost reporting and change management practices.
• Ensure all estimates align with contractual requirements and project execution plans.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator within construction, electrical contracting, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, installation practices, and industry standards.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and change order pricing.
• Familiarity with labor productivity analysis and project cost controls.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, change management processes, and commercial project delivery.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with field teams, clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting mission critical, data center, industrial, or large commercial construction projects.
• Proficiency with estimating platforms such as Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar software.
• Experience managing complex change order processes on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of schedule impacts, productivity tracking, and risk assessment methodologies.