What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Estimator position at GreenArrow?
Is This Where You’re Meant To Be?
At GreenArrow, we believe purpose and passion go hand in hand. So ask yourself?is this where you’re meant to be?
As a Lead Commercial & Industrial Electrical Estimator, you'll lead the estimating lifecycle for complex commercial and industrial electrical projects from plan review through final proposal. You’ll translate drawings and specifications into precise quantity take-offs, develop labor units and risk assumptions, and craft competitive bids under tight deadlines. You’ll collaborate with project managers and executives during bid reviews, drive value-engineering options, and ensure a clean hand-off into project startup. This role is ideal for a detail-driven leader who enjoys mentoring junior estimators and continuously improving our cost databases and benchmarking practices.
Here, your growth matters. We’re a company that continuously invests in its people—offering meaningful work that evolves with you, continuous learning and mentorship, and a clear path for advancement. You’ll enjoy a collaborative, fun environment where life-long relationships are built and values guide every decision we make: Protect What Matters, Empower Our People; Unwavering Commitment to Our Customers; Trust Through Loyalty, Honesty, and Transparency; and a Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. Whether you’re based in one of our East or Southeast offices or working remotely from the Eastern U.S., you’ll find belonging, flexibility, and opportunity—backed by competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.
As our CEO, Lloyd Kuehn, reminds us:
“We take pride in our mission to provide safer and smarter infrastructure solutions for our communities. We differentiate ourselves in our markets because we have committed partners - our people - who are at the heart of business and pursue excellence in everything we do. We focus on exceptional experiences for our people, including protection, development, and engagement. Here, you’re joining a community that invests in you and celebrates your growth. We are setting the standard for exceptional leadership and professionalism across our industry.”
That’s what makes GreenArrow more than just a company—it’s a community of collaborators, problem solvers, and growth drivers who believe that doing great work also means doing good work.
If this sounds like the place where your purpose meets your potential—then yes, this is where you’re meant to be.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Lead the end-to-end estimating process for large commercial and industrial electrical projects while driving accuracy, competitiveness, and disciplined hand-offs to operations.
- Mentor junior estimators and support staff; provide training and oversight where needed
- Stay current with industry trends, local codes, and cost changes in materials and labor
- Collaborate with project management teams to ensure smooth handoff and project startup
- Maintain estimating database and historical cost records for benchmarking and future projects
- Lead bid reviews and strategy meetings with project managers, executives, and stakeholders
- Prepare and present complete bid proposals, cost summaries, and value engineering options
- Develop labor units, productivity factors, and risk assessments for accurate pricing
- Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes; ensure full coverage of all bid items
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs using digital tools (e.g., Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam)
- Review and interpret construction documents (plans, specifications, addenda) to determine scope of work and required materials/labor
- Lead the estimating process for commercial and industrial electrical projects