Electrical Construction Estimator - Data Center (Electrical Subcontractor)

Electrical Construction Estimator - Data Center

Location: Chester, Virginia

Job Description

A leading national electrical contractor is looking for an experienced Electrical Construction Estimator to join its growing Mission Critical team in Chester, Virginia.

This position will be responsible for developing accurate estimates and proposals for large-scale electrical construction and data center projects valued up to $50M, working closely with clients, vendors, preconstruction teams and project operations.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical construction projects valued up to $50M.
• Perform complete electrical takeoffs using construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Develop accurate proposals capturing the full scope of work, labor, materials and associated project costs.
• Coordinate the estimating effort for assigned bids and projects from initial review through submission.
• Lead internal estimate and proposal reviews prior to client submission.
• Maintain accurate project documentation throughout the preconstruction phase and handoff to the project team.
• Work with Project Managers to establish accurate project budgets and buyouts.
• Prepare pricing for new projects, change orders and existing project modifications.
• Review specifications and project requirements to identify potential cost and schedule impacts.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive project pricing.
• Act as a point of contact with clients throughout the estimating and preconstruction process.
• Support Project Managers with project startup, budgeting and change-order pricing as required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience within commercial or industrial electrical construction.
• Data Center / Mission Critical experience preferred.
• Experience estimating large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Experience with Accubid.
• Strong experience with electrical takeoffs, change orders and new project pricing.
• Design-build project experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately evaluate both cost and schedule impacts.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using construction estimating and project management software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications and computerized cost data.
• Working knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical building codes and systems.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced estimating and preconstruction team.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening.

Company Overview

This opportunity is with an established national electrical contractor with a major presence in the Mission Critical and Data Center construction market.

The company delivers complex electrical projects across the U.S. and continues to expand its data center operations, creating opportunities for experienced estimating and preconstruction professionals to work on large-scale, technically challenging projects.

You'll be joining an established team with a strong pipeline of data center work, providing long-term career opportunities across estimating, preconstruction and project operations.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Competitive compensation