We are partering with a 100% employee-owned electrical contractor to hire a Senior Estimator to lead electrical estimates for industrial and commercial projects from initial scope development through final bid review. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to leadership, business development, and preconstruction. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading bid reviews while mentoring junior estimators. Must have electrical estimating experience to be considered.
Location: Eagan Minnesota (On-Site)
Comp: 100-128k
Direct Hire
What You’ll Do
- Prepare complete electrical estimates for commercial / industrial projects, including quotations and subcontracts
- Interpret civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical drawings and specifications
- Lead estimating kickoff meetings, pre-bid reviews, and final bid reviews
- Review electrical and low voltage systems, attend pre-bid meetings and job walks, and define project scope
- Estimate labor, materials, and administrative costs
- Develop scope documents, bid leveling packages, and evaluate subcontractor pricing
- Partner with business development and leadership on bid strategy
- Lead estimating teams on large pursuits and assist with resource planning
- Participate in customer interviews and presentation preparation
- Maintain estimate documentation for open-book projects
- Help develop estimating standards and mentor junior estimators
What You Bring
- 7+ years of electrical estimating experience required
- Experience with conceptual, low voltage, and design/build projects
- Experience estimating commercial/industrial electrical projects
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Experience with computerized estimating software (Accubid/Enterprise preferred)
- Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Why This Role
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families (plus cash incentive if you opt out)
- Three retirement programs: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Annual performance bonus
- 3+ weeks of PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and flexible hybrid scheduling
- Employee-owned, people-first culture with strong training, career development, and community involvement