Sargent Electric

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

Senior Estimator - Mission Critical Electrical

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePittsburgh, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience is required.
A minimum of 3 years serving as a lead estimator on projects exceeding $10 million is required.
Strong knowledge of electrical construction means and methods, labor analysis, and cost development is required.
Experience developing conceptual, schematic, design-assist, Guaranteed Maximum Price, and construction document estimates is required.
Strong communication and presentation skills are required to interact effectively with clients, project teams, vendors, and leadership.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines is required.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are required.

Responsibilities

Champion Sargent Electric's commitment to safety by ensuring estimating activities align with company safety standards and client requirements.
Lead the complete estimating lifecycle, including conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, design development estimates, Guaranteed Maximum Prices, construction document estimates, bulletins, and change orders.
Serve as the lead estimator on assigned pursuits and coordinate estimating efforts with operations, procurement, preconstruction, VDC, and project management teams.
Develop and manage detailed quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, scope reviews, and pricing strategies for complex electrical construction projects.
Prepare bid summaries, estimate narratives, risk registers, value engineering proposals, alternates, clarifications, and assumptions.
Solicit, evaluate, and level supplier and subcontractor pricing while monitoring market conditions, material availability, and pricing trends.
Participate in client presentations, budget reviews, estimate presentations, and cost discussions to support project pursuits and customer relationships.
Mentor and develop estimators, junior estimators, and interns to strengthen departmental capabilities and best practices.
Collaborate with field leadership and project teams to validate production rates, means and methods, project logistics, and execution strategies.
Use estimating platforms, digital takeoff tools, Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design and Construction workflows, and cost databases to improve estimate accuracy and efficiency.
Capture lessons learned from completed projects and apply feedback to strengthen future estimates and improve competitiveness.
Support department initiatives and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by estimating and executive leadership.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred; equivalent trade, field, or estimating experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong working knowledge of Accubid Anywhere, LiveCount, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Procore, BuildingConnected, and related estimating and construction technologies.
Experience estimating hyperscale data centers, healthcare facilities, advanced manufacturing facilities, mission critical facilities, or other large-scale electrical construction projects.
Understanding of design-assist delivery, Integrated Project Delivery, target value design, Guaranteed Maximum Price development, and conceptual estimating.
Experience preparing complete electrical estimates for projects exceeding $25 million.

Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers.

We support the breadth of client needs — from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Estimator to support mission critical electrical construction projects. In this role, you will lead complex estimating efforts from conceptual budgeting through final construction pricing while partnering closely with operations, preconstruction, procurement, VDC, and project management teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic estimator who enjoys working on large-scale, complex projects, mentoring team members, and helping drive project success from the earliest stages of development.

What You'll Do

Champion Sargent Electric's commitment to safety, ensuring all estimating activities align with company safety standards and client requirements
Lead the complete estimating lifecycle, including conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, design development estimates, GMPs, construction document estimates, bulletins, and change orders
Serve as the lead estimator on assigned pursuits, coordinating estimating efforts with operations, procurement, preconstruction, VDC, and project management teams
Develop and manage detailed quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, scope reviews, and pricing strategies for complex electrical construction projects
Prepare bid summaries, estimate narratives, risk registers, value engineering proposals, alternates, clarifications, and assumptions
Solicit, evaluate, and level supplier and subcontractor pricing, while monitoring market conditions, material availability, and pricing trends
Participate in client presentations, budget reviews, estimate presentations, and cost discussions to support project pursuits and customer relationships
Mentor and develop estimators, junior estimators, and interns, helping strengthen departmental capabilities and best practices
Collaborate with field leadership and project teams to validate production rates, means and methods, project logistics, and execution strategies
Utilize estimating platforms, digital takeoff tools, BIM/VDC workflows, and cost databases to improve estimate accuracy and efficiency
Capture lessons learned from completed projects and apply feedback to strengthen future estimates and improve competitiveness
Support department initiatives and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by estimating and executive leadership

What You'll Bring
Required:

Minimum of 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
Minimum of 3 years serving as a lead estimator on projects exceeding $10 million
Strong knowledge of electrical construction means and methods, labor analysis, and cost development
Experience developing conceptual, schematic, design-assist, GMP, and construction document estimates
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, project teams, vendors, and leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Equivalent trade, field, or estimating experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Strong working knowledge of:
- Accubid Anywhere
- LiveCount
- Bluebeam
- Navisworks
- Procore
- BuildingConnected
- Related estimating and construction technologies
Experience estimating hyperscale data centers, healthcare facilities, advanced manufacturing facilities, mission critical facilities, or other large-scale electrical construction projects
Understanding of design-assist delivery, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), target value design, GMP development, and conceptual estimating
Experience preparing complete electrical estimates for projects exceeding $25 million

Why Join Sargent Electric

Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
Collaborative, team-driven environment with strong support across estimating, operations, and project teams
Opportunity to directly impact project success, profitability, and client relationships
Work on large-scale, complex mission critical and high-profile construction projects
Leadership opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of estimating professionals
Competitive compensation based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Company

Sargent Electric

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1907

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