Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Estimator

Location: Hartford County, CT – Onsite

Work Model: In-office with occasional site walk-throughs

A well-established commercial electrical contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating team and manage preconstruction and bidding efforts on complex commercial projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on estimator with extensive experience in electrical estimating who is ready to mentor a team, review large-scale estimates, and partner with executive leadership on bid strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide management and oversight of the estimating team
• Review and approve all team proposals prior to submission
• Analyze and prepare large, complex electrical estimates
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and pricing exposure in bids and preconstruction
• Mentor junior and mid-level estimators, providing constructive feedback
• Implement process improvements to enhance estimating accuracy and efficiency
• Partner with executive leadership on bid strategy and backlog planning
• Prepare and lead estimates for major projects, including detailed quantity take-offs and comprehensive cost proposals
• Ensure estimates accurately reflect scope, schedule, labor, materials, subcontractors, and risk
• Compile bid packages with all required documentation and ensure timely submission
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and job walk-throughs
• Track estimating performance metrics, bid results, and historical cost data
• Recommend value engineering options where appropriate
• Collaborate with project management, preconstruction, and operations teams to align estimating assumptions with field realities

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of commercial electrical estimating experience
• At least 2 years managing or mentoring an estimating team
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, and specifications
• Experience with detailed takeoffs and bid preparation
• Accubid (ConEst) experience strongly preferred; Bluebeam experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $140,000 – $175,000, depending on experience
• Annual profit-sharing program based on company performance
• Flexible hours aligned with field schedules
• Long-term growth and leadership opportunities within a stable, high-performing estimating team

This is a rare opportunity to lead a talented estimating team while directly shaping preconstruction strategy on high-profile commercial projects. The role offers both professional growth and a competitive compensation package for a top-tier electrical estimator.

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