Lead Electrical Estimator - Construction
Hamilton Barnes · hamilton-barnes.com
RichmondLead / Manager
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The job in short
Electrical construction cost estimating.
ProcurementInsurance
Details
- Found
- 10 d ago · posted 2026-10-17
- Location as listed
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Role
- Estimator / Surveyor
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Ready for your next career move?
Join a leading provider of power and technology solutions with decades of industry experience supporting organisations across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, commercial, industrial, government, transportation, hospitality, and integrated systems. With a nationwide presence and a workforce of thousands, the organisation delivers complex infrastructure projects for some of the world's largest enterprises while maintaining a strong commitment to innovation, community stewardship, and long-term customer partnerships.
This company is looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead complex estimating activities across large-scale hyperscale, colocation, industrial, and mission-critical projects. The role involves managing the full preconstruction process, from take-offs through to bid hand-off, while collaborating with engineers, project managers, vendors, customers, and subcontractors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business known for its strong culture, long-term stability, and commitment to employee development.
Apply today and take the next step in your career!
Responsibilities:
• Develop detailed electrical cost estimates from take-off stage through to bid hand-off
• Develop and manage estimates for change orders
• Analyze material, labor, and equipment requirements for projects
• Prepare, compute, and submit project bids
• Review and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications
• Attend pre-bid meetings and scope review meetings
• Coordinate and organize estimating team activities
• Obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Maintain organized and standardized change order documentation
• Analyze project risks and cost exposures
Skills/Must Have:
• Experience working for an electrical contractor is strongly preferred
• Strong background in electrical estimating on large-scale construction projects
• Data center / mission critical experience highly desirable
• Experience coordinating or leading estimating teams
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Low Voltage Systems
• Strong understanding of labor, material, procurement, and subcontractor pricing
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits:
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Strong company culture with long-term progression opportunities
Salary:
• Up to $140k Base Salary
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