Superior

Electrical contractor delivering design-build and engineering

Construction Project Estimator

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timePort Washington, WI, USA$100k - $140k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Proven experience as an Electrical Project Estimator in construction, contracting, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, and industry standards.
Proficiency in estimating software such as Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar.

Responsibilities

Read and understand contract drawings and project specifications.
Review RFIs, bulletins, and field directives to identify scope changes.
Perform quantity takeoffs based on updated drawings and field conditions.
Develop scopes of work for change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
Support change order pricing using labor units, historical data, and field-verified productivity.
Coordinate with field teams to validate installation methods and production rates.
Track and document change events from identification through resolution.
Maintain an up-to-date change order log, including pending, approved, and disputed items.
Prepare clear and organized cost backup for change order submissions.
Assist in identifying schedule impacts related to scope changes.
Support time-and-material tracking, including field tickets and installed quantities.
Collaborate with project management and Tri-Venture partners to ensure alignment.

Desired Qualifications

An associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Systems Management or a related field.

Position: Project Estimator
Reports to: Program Executive
Location: Port Washington, Wisconsin
Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

We take into consideration a number of factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates, such as market location, experience, skills, and education.

Superior is looking for a Project Estimator who will be responsible for interpreting drawings, reading specifications, change order pricing, and perform takeoffs on certain items. The Project Estimator operates primarily in the field and requires close coordination with project operations, field supervision, subcontractors, and clients to ensure all scope changes and impacts are captured, documented, and aligned with project goals. This role is based on a jobsite in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Read and understand contract drawings and project specifications
Review RFIs, bulletins, and field directives to identify scope changes
Perform quantity takeoffs based on updated drawings and field conditions
Develop scopes of work for change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements
Support change order pricing using labor units, historical data, and field-verified productivity
Coordinate with field teams to validate installation methods and production rates
Track and document change events from identification through resolution
Maintain an up-to-date change order log, including pending, approved, and disputed items
Prepare clear and organized cost backup for change order submissions
Assist in identifying schedule impacts related to scope changes
Support time-and-material (T&M) tracking, including field tickets and installed quantities
Collaborate with project management and Tri-Venture partners to ensure alignment

Required: You have proven experience as an Electrical Project Estimator in construction, contracting, or a related field
Required: You have strong knowledge of electrical systems, installations methods, and industry standards
Required: You are proficient in estimating software (e.g., Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar)
Bonus Points: You have earned an associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Systems Management or a related field

About the Company

Superior

Electrical contractor delivering design-build and engineering

Superior is a national electrical contractor delivering end-to-end electrical design, engineering, construction, and technology services for complex facilities. It offers in-house capabilities such as BIM, prefabrication, electrical design, security and life-safety systems, and energy-efficient LEED design, handling projects from concept through maintenance. The company works on large-scale projects across healthcare, data centers, aviation, industrial, and entertainment, ranging from small service work to hundreds of millions in contract value. Its differentiator is a fully integrated, in-house solution set supported by a long history (since 1925) and a nationwide team, aiming to provide reliable delivery, high-quality installations, and ongoing maintenance for enterprise, public, and development clients.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Columbus, OH
Founded: 1925

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