Senior Electrical Estimator/Engineering
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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$120,000-$145,000/year
Job Description
At DJS Resources, we understand that electricity is the lifeblood of your business. It’s not about flipping a switch; it’s about ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability. Our client, a nationally accredited Electrical Contractor, is seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Estimator/Engineering to join their team in Denver, CO. This role is responsible for developing accurate cost estimates, bid proposals, and supporting documentation for electrical construction projects. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and communicates effectively with clients, vendors, engineers, architects, building officials, contractors, and project teams. We're seeking someone that can lead meetings with potential clients with Design/Build experience a plus. This role has a clear path to a Chief Estimator position for the right candidate.
Our client is a Colorado-based electrical design-build contractor with national reach specializing in:
- Industrial and Manufacturing.
- Heavy Commercial.
- Water/Wastewater.
- Data Centers.
- Electrical Service & Maintenance.
Our depth of experience allows us to provide innovative construction methods, value engineering, and solution-oriented project management. The client offers competitive wages, 100% paid Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision, 401k and a stable, long term career environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in collaborative design and estimating sessions.
- Review, organize, and analyze bid packages from initial invitation through final proposal submission.
- Interpret RFP documents, project schedules, specifications, general conditions, construction drawings, and related materials.
- Identify project-specific requirements, including AHJ jurisdiction, licensing requirements, effective sales rates, and GSA per diems.
- Prepare, issue, and evaluate vendor RFQs and proposals to ensure compliance with project scope.
- Develop value-engineering options and cost comparison deliverables.
- Create and revise estimates using Accubid (or similar estimating software).
- Prepare formal proposals for both current and prospective clients.
- Support pre-construction meetings and post-bid conversations with stakeholders.
- Assist with project closeout review and occasional jobsite visits.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of electrical estimating principles and the ability to quantify electrical scope of work.
- Proficiency in Accubid (or similar estimating platform) is strongly preferred.
- Experience as an Electrical Estimator, Electrical Engineer, or equivalent construction industry role.
- Master or Journeyman Electrician License is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective organizational and time-management abilities.
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
- Analytical problem-solving mindset.
- Proficiency reviewing multiple data sources simultaneously.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs; prolonged sitting/standing required.
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This job at DJS-Resources is located in Aurora, CO, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at DJS-Resources?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $120,000 and $145,000 per year.
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