Talent Edge Recruiting · 1 month ago
Senior Electrical Estimator
Hartford County, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expTalent Edge Recruiting is a well-established commercial electrical contractor seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead their estimating team and manage preconstruction and bidding efforts on complex commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical estimating and will be responsible for mentoring team members, reviewing large-scale estimates, and collaborating with executive leadership on bid strategy.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide management and oversight of the estimating team
Review and approve all team proposals prior to submission
Analyze and prepare large, complex electrical estimates
Identify risks, scope gaps, and pricing exposure in bids and preconstruction
Mentor junior and mid-level estimators, providing constructive feedback
Implement process improvements to enhance estimating accuracy and efficiency
Partner with executive leadership on bid strategy and backlog planning
Prepare and lead estimates for major projects, including detailed quantity take-offs and comprehensive cost proposals
Ensure estimates accurately reflect scope, schedule, labor, materials, subcontractors, and risk
Compile bid packages with all required documentation and ensure timely submission
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Participate in pre-bid meetings and job walk-throughs
Track estimating performance metrics, bid results, and historical cost data
Recommend value engineering options where appropriate
Collaborate with project management, preconstruction, and operations teams to align estimating assumptions with field realities
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years of commercial electrical estimating experience
At least 2 years managing or mentoring an estimating team
Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, and specifications
Experience with detailed takeoffs and bid preparation
Preferred
Accubid experience strongly preferred
Bluebeam experience a plus
Benefits
Annual profit-sharing program based on company performance
Flexible hours aligned with field schedules
Long-term growth and leadership opportunities within a stable, high-performing estimating team
Company
Talent Edge Recruiting
Talent Edge Recruiting started in 2022 as a solution for our parent company, TGG Management Co., and their clients, with one clear goal: to find the best accounting and finance talent in the market.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase