Senior Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Industrial Electrical Estimator – Semiconductor Facility Construction

Location: Tempe, AZ

Company: Quality “Plus” Services (QPS)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Semiconductor / Industrial Electrical Construction

Position Overview

QPS is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Estimator with a strong background in semiconductor facility construction to support complex, high-tech projects in the Tempe region. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of industrial electrical systems, cleanroom environments, tool install requirements, and high-purity utility interfaces common to semiconductor manufacturing construction.

This role is responsible for preparing accurate, detailed electrical estimates for large-scale industrial and mission-critical facilities, collaborating with project managers, engineers, vendors, and clients to deliver competitive bids that reflect high-quality execution and QPS standards.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Technical Analysis

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates (quantity takeoffs, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor scopes) for semiconductor fabrication plants, tool installs, central utility buildings, cleanrooms, and other high-tech facilities.
• Review IFC drawings, P&IDs, one-lines, specifications, BIM models, and semiconductor design packages.
• Interpret complex semiconductor tool install requirements, including power distribution, controls, trays, cable routing, grounding, and high-purity system interfaces.
• Evaluate design changes, addenda, RFIs, and VE opportunities.
• Develop conceptual, ROM, and full GMP estimates based on varying levels of design development.
• Identify constructability concerns and scope gaps in design documents.
  
  

Bid Strategy & Proposal Development

• Prepare comprehensive bid packages including scope narratives, clarifications, inclusions/exclusions, and risk assessments.
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Work with preconstruction and project management teams to develop bid strategies and competitive pricing models.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client discussions to confirm requirements and validate scope.
  
  

Project Collaboration

• Provide estimating support to project teams during handoff, buyout, and early construction phases.
• Work closely with engineering, scheduling, procurement, and field leadership to ensure estimates are aligned with execution plans.
• Participate in lessons-learned reviews to improve future estimating accuracy.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of estimating experience in industrial electrical construction (semiconductor experience strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor facility environments:
• Cleanrooms (ISO classifications)
• Fab tool electrical requirements
• High-density power distribution
• Control systems, instrumentation, and interlocks
• Mission-critical power redundancy
• Proficiency in electrical estimating software (Accubid, McCormick, Trimble, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, sequence-of-operations documentation, and equipment cut sheets.
• Strong Excel and quantitative analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, proposal writing, and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and semiconductor construction safety standards.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor fab construction estimating experience for Tier 1 clients (TSMC, Intel, Micron, Samsung, etc.).
• Experience in tool install, high-purity system integration, subfab, and central utility plant electrical systems.
• Experience in BIM/VDC environments and model-based quantity extraction.
• Engineering background: Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
  
  

Success Traits

• High attention to detail with the ability to handle extremely technical, fast-moving scopes.
• Strong problem solving and ability to identify risks early.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines on multi-phase semiconductor project schedules.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs.
• Opportunities for advancement within QPS’s industrial and semiconductor project teams.

Company Description

QPS is a true multi-craft industrial contractor, providing the efficiency that comes from a single point of contact and allowing for tasks and projects to be carefully tracked and monitored and ensuring a timely and cost-effective completion that is measured in safety and quality of craftmanship.

QPS is a true multi-craft industrial contractor, providing the efficiency that comes from a single point of contact and allowing for tasks and projects to be carefully tracked and monitored and ensuring a timely and cost-effective completion that is measured in safety and quality of craftmanship.