Lead Electrical Estimator - Data Center Construction

Job Title: Lead Electrical Estimator - Data Center Construction

Location: US-VA-Richmond

Overview

Lead Electrical Estimator - Data Center

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 Lead Estimator reports directly to the Senior Preconstruction Manager. You'll develop through hands‑on experience, peer collaboration, and ongoing technical training.

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates from take-off stage to bid hand-off.
• Develops cost estimates for change orders.
• Analyzes material and labor requirements to complete a project.
• Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings.
• Computes and submits bids.
• Reading & thoroughly understanding blueprints.
• Meets with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers.
• Visually inspects project locations to determine the amount of labor and materials needed to do the work.
• Contacts vendors for pricing.
• Assesses the costs of leasing equipment.
• Maintains the change order submissions/documents in an organized and standardized manner. Works with the project team to develop this standard.
• Analyzes material and labor requirements to complete a project.
• Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings.
• Ability to coordinate and organize other estimators
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
  
  

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 Accubid or ConEst Estimating Software
• On-Site, Mission Critical Project experience
• 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

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