Senior Electrical Estimator

Careers at ...Richmond, VA, USfull timeSenior
$124.2K–165.5KActiveVerified 13h ago

Job description

About Us

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Job Summary

Senior Electrical Estimator

Salary: $124,156-$165,542

Join Miller Electric and be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and employee well‑being. This role offers meaningful project work, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including paid medical and dental coverage. The Senior Estimator reports directly to the Regional Director. You’ll develop through hands‑on experience, peer collaboration, and ongoing technical training.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for:

  • Develops cost estimates from take‐off stage to bid hand‐off, working closely with the Project Manager assigned to the project.
  • Develops cost estimates for change orders, as needed.
  • Analyzes material, labor, equipment, and other requirements to complete a project.
  • Attends pre‐bid and scope review meetings, as well as job walks when necessary.
  • Prepares detailed scope letters.
  • Reading & thoroughly understanding blueprints.
  • Meets with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers.
  • Contacts vendors and subcontractors for pricing.
  • Ability to coordinate and organize other estimators
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies:

  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Low Voltage Systems.
  • Ability to read and evaluate specifications and blueprints.
  • Ability to deal effectively with customers.
  • Ability to analyze risks involved with certain project types.
  • Ability to estimate large and small projects.
  • Ability to work calmly under deadlines and external pressure.
  • Excellent math skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills- Specifically in Microsoft Suite Applications

Education Requirements:

  • 8-10 years of experience with a High School Diploma or
  • 6-8 years of experience with an Associate degree or
  • 2-4 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred but not required:

  • Familiarity with ConEst Estimating Software
  • Hands-on construction experience

Abilities:

  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Benefits

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric)
  • 401k retirement with company matching
  • Vision plans
  • Disability Insurance
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • College Coach Services

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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