Senior Electrical Estimator

Ridgeview Mission Critical is an established and rapidly growing electrical contractor specializing in high-quality commercial, industrial, and mission-critical/data center projects. We are dedicated to safety, teamwork, and delivering excellence on every job. Our people are problem-solvers, collaborators, and skilled professionals who take pride in doing things the right way.

The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate, strategic, and competitive electrical estimates for complex mission-critical and data center projects. This role serves as a senior technical resource within preconstruction, overseeing all phases of estimating from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission and project handoff.

This position offers a unique opportunity to not only perform high-level estimating work, but also to help build and shape the company’s Preconstruction function. The Senior Estimator will play a foundational role in developing processes, mentoring and training future team members, and growing into a broader leadership position as the department expands.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electrical systems for critical facilities, extensive experience in fast-paced bid environments, strong leadership capabilities, and the vision to help establish a scalable, high-performing preconstruction team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the preparation of detailed electrical estimates for mission-critical and data center projects, including material, labor, equipment, subcontracted scopes, and indirect costs.
• Manage the estimating process from conceptual budgeting through final proposal submission.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Analyze project documents to identify scope gaps, constructability issues, scheduling risks, and cost drivers.
• Develop comprehensive scopes of work for proposals and subcontractor/vendor pricing packages.
• Attend site visits, client meetings, and bid walks to evaluate existing conditions, access constraints, phasing, and logistics.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor proposals; negotiate pricing and scope alignment.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers on pricing, lead times, procurement risks, and alternate solutions.
• Incorporate market trends, labor productivity, escalation, and supply chain conditions into estimates.
• Lead value engineering efforts and develop cost-saving alternatives while maintaining project requirements.
• Prepare executive-level estimate summaries, clarifications, and proposal narratives.
• Facilitate internal bid reviews and present estimate strategy to leadership.
• Lead handoff meetings with project management teams upon award to ensure continuity from preconstruction to execution.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and enhance historical cost databases, benchmarking tools, and estimating standards.
• Develop and implement scalable estimating processes, templates, and best practices to support future team growth.
• Partner with leadership to build and structure the Preconstruction department, including tools, workflows, and staffing plans.
• Ensure estimates align with construction means, methods, schedule constraints, and field execution strategies.
• Stay current on electrical codes, technologies, materials, labor trends, and mission-critical industry standards.
• Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, industry events, and relationship-building with partners and suppliers.

What You Bring

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in electrical estimating with an electrical contractor, including significant mission-critical or data center project experience.
• Proven ability to lead estimates for large, complex, or fast-track projects.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring others or contributing to team development.
• Interest in building systems, processes, and teams — not just completing estimates.
• Deep understanding of commercial and mission-critical electrical systems.
• Expertise in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Experience with conceptual, design-build, and negotiated estimating.
• Ability to assess constructability, schedule impacts, and execution risks.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Procore (or similar), and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting both negotiated and hard-bid procurement environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus target
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, high-performing company
• A team culture built on respect, excellence, and shared success