Senior Electrical Estimator
Synerfac Technical Staffing
Atlanta, GA
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
19 days ago
Location: Atlanta, Dalton, Savannah, GA, Birmingham, AL, Raleigh, NC
An established electrical contracting organization is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead estimating efforts for complex and high-value electrical construction projects across multiple market sectors. This role plays a critical part in evaluating bid opportunities, preparing detailed estimates, coordinating vendor and subcontractor pricing, and ensuring successful project handoff to operations teams. The ideal candidate brings strong industrial electrical estimating experience, leadership ability, and deep knowledge of union labor environments.
Senior Electrical Estimator Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of detailed electrical estimates for projects of varying size, scope, and complexity
- Evaluate bid opportunities and provide input on project feasibility, risk, labor requirements, and scheduling considerations
- Review plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to ensure accurate scope coverage
- Perform detailed labor and material takeoffs using Accubid and related estimating software
- Solicit, review, and validate vendor and equipment pricing to ensure scope alignment and competitive bids
- Develop clear scopes of work, assumptions, and clarifications for each estimate
- Collaborate with leadership to finalize pricing strategies, markups, and bid submissions
- Incorporate union labor agreements including IBEW/NECA wage rates, work rules, and jurisdictional requirements
- Conduct thorough project turnover meetings with project management teams upon award
- Support project teams with budget clarification, value engineering opportunities, and change order pricing
- Assist with preconstruction planning, scheduling input, and constructability reviews
- Mentor and support junior estimators and assist branches with estimating needs as required
- Participate in client meetings, job walks, and pre-bid walkthroughs
- Maintain estimating standards, best practices, and consistency across projects
Senior Estimator Requirements:
- 5+ years of electrical estimation experience on industrial and commercial projects
- Experience estimating projects with contract value over $1M
Preferences:
- Experience in Accubid, Livecount, Onscreen Takeoff, and Bluebeam strongly preferred
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