Senior Estimator - Electrical - Federal Job Locations

US-FL-Jacksonville | US-CA-Concord | US-CO-Englewood | US-TX-Houston

Requisition ID 2025-10270

Category Estimating Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is looking for a Senior Eletctrical Estimator. The Senior Estimator-Electrical serves as lead electrical estimator for firm fixed price pursuit in coordination with the Senior Estimating Manager Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Who are you? You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneu What's in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you will with experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

Reads plans and specifications and understand the requirements of the RFP focusing on electrical systems (high and medium voltage), switchgear, fixtures and devices, temporary power requirements, power distribution, Telecomm, Electronic safety and security, and other related specification secti Analyzes, quantifies, and provides cost estimates for the electrical scope of work inclusive of Gilbane's General Requirements Develops accurate labor crews, crew productivity and provides input for project schedule Advises designers, in design-build projects, on solution with the lowest initial cost to meet the RFP Writes effective RFI's Creates and coordinates comprehensive bid packages Identifies and engages with electrical subcontractors throughout the bidding process Creates and distributes the electrical bid scope of work checklist Collects, analyzes, and compares competitive subcontract and supplier bids Develops and recommends appropriate risk register values for this scope of work Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation Tracks and reports on current material and equipment to identity long-lead items

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message. Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation. Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution. Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change. Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability. Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management field and/or office experience equivalency 7-10+ years relevant experience Experience in Federal construction programs and markets is desired but not required