REMOTE Electrical Estimator - Mid To Director Level

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates for electrical scopes across multiple preconstruction projects.
• Support budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, and value engineering for large, complex construction programs.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews on estimates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project goals.
• Plan estimating workloads, manage tasks, and coordinate deliverables to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct value analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize electrical design and construction approaches.
• Reconcile change orders, invoices, and cost impacts with general contractors, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Provide post-contract cost support, including bid analysis, change management, and ongoing cost monitoring.
• Participate in risk and value management evaluations, providing insight into cost, schedule, and scope implications.
• Mentor and support estimators and estimating technicians, strengthening their technical skills and understanding of estimating procedures.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, project controls teams, and leadership to ensure alignment on budgets, cost strategies, and project priorities.
• Participate in peer reviews of estimates and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the cost management function.
• Stay informed on local market conditions, construction trends, and industry best practices to keep estimates current and competitive.
• Support bidding and take-off activities for electrical and low-voltage scopes, including detailed quantity surveying for commercial construction projects.
• Apply MEP and electrical construction knowledge to guide project budgets and cost decisions across multiple market sectors, with emphasis on data centers.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• At least 5 years of experience in electrical estimating from a subcontractor background.
• Strong background in conceptual estimating and early project planning for complex construction projects.
• Deep technical understanding of electrical scopes, systems, and construction methodologies, including low-voltage and commercial construction.
• Proven experience supporting large, high-impact construction programs across multiple market sectors, particularly data centers.
• Ability to read and interpret construction schedules, drawings, and specifications to inform accurate electrical estimates.
• Advanced proficiency with cost estimating methods, tools, and processes used in MEP and electrical construction.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to build and manage detailed estimating models and cost reports.
• Comfort and proficiency with modern estimating and project tools such as Accubid, Bluebeam, and Procore.
• Ability to analyze incomplete or evolving design information and provide clear, defensible cost guidance to clients and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing client-facing reports and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple preconstruction projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy, detail, and value optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with general contractors, subcontractors, cost consultants, and project controls teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience as an estimator or cost consultant in MEP and electrical construction, including quantity surveying and commercial construction estimation.
• Background in project budgets, bidding, and take-offs for electrical and low-voltage systems.
• Experience working within a national or multi-regional cost management or project management consultancy environment.
• Comfort engaging in risk and value management sessions and presenting cost recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor junior estimators and estimating technicians, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Interest in continuous learning and professional development, supported by access to ongoing education platforms.
• Strong client-facing presence with the ability to build long-term relationships and serve as a trusted cost advisor.