Senior Estimator

About the role

The Senior Estimator at Mid-City Electric leads complex and mission-critical estimating efforts, serves as a subject matter expert, and supports team development and cross-functional collaboration. This role plays a key part in aligning project pursuits with company profitability goals and long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for large-scale, high-risk, and complex projects
• Develop conceptual estimates and budgets with limited design information
• Establish labor strategies, productivity assumptions, and risk mitigation plans
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify requirements and risks
• Review and approve estimates prepared by other estimators
• Identify risks, assumptions, and cost-saving opportunities within estimates
• Cook up and negotiate vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Collaborate with operations, project managers, and leadership throughout project pursuits
• Represent the estimating team in planning discussions, customer meetings, and negotiations
• Incorporate historical cost data and productivity analysis into estimates
• Track project budgets and compare estimated vs. actual costs for continuous improvement
• Maintain organized estimate documentation and backup files
• Support awarded projects, including change orders and credits
• Mentor and support development across the estimating team
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and core values

Requirements

• 10+ years of complex estimating experience, preferably in electrical commercial construction
• Advanced proficiency in Accubid and estimating techniques
• Advanced understanding of NEC requirements
• Pioneered and proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet bid deadlines
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and logical problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience within an estimating team
• Experience leading high-value, complex, or mission-critical project pursuits
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with customers and vendors
• Experience partnering closely with operations and executive leadership
• Proven ability to improve estimating processes, standards, and outcomes
• Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term planning and business impact
• Commitment to the company's core values of Exceptional Work Ethic, Always Doing the Right Thing, Customer Service Driven, and Treating Our People Like Family

Skills

• Exceptional work ethic
• Always doing the right thing
• Customer service driven
• Treating people like family

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependent family members
• A traditional PPO plan with a low deductible of $300
• $45,000 of free life insurance for all employees with the opportunity to purchase more coverage at low group rates
• Short-and long-term disability plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 15 days of PTO in the first year
• Education reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays (including a day for your birthday!)
• Automatic 401(k) contributions of 3% of salary, regardless of individual contribution
• On-site fitness center and training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Financial and health wellness programming

Pay

This position offers a salary range of $95,000-130,000 per year based on experience level. Annual bonus potential is also available.

Schedule

The Senior Estimator position requires in-office attendance daily. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.