Job Description We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Estimator to support project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project cost estimates and integrated project plans. This is an individual contributor role and offers a contract position with the opportunity for direct hire based on performance and business needs.

Position is a hybrid role; qualified candidates must live in the metro Detroit area and able to work onsite in Detroit.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and update electrical project cost estimates

Prepare Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), budgetary, unit pricing, and definitive (detailed) estimates

Review design documents and scope packages for completeness and accuracy

Validate contractor and engineering estimates, including quantity verification

Review and challenge contractor bids for scope accuracy and pricing

Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy

Develop estimate details by WBS to cost-load project schedules

Perform cost analysis including risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, and constructability reviews

Develop and maintain estimating standards, processes, procedures, and templates

Ensure estimating and planning controls are implemented and maintained

Participate in continuous improvement efforts, lessons learned, and after-action reviews

Support multiple projects in a team or matrixed environment

Qualifications Required (one of the following):

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 8+ years of estimating experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 6+ years of estimating experience

Skills

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience reading electrical plans and calculating labor/material costs

Experience with large construction projects, preferably renewable energy (solar, wind)

Electrical experience with substations, overhead, and underground cable systems

Experience estimating full project lifecycle costs

Familiarity with on-screen takeoff or other estimating software

Work Environment & Requirements

Ability to work in power plant or construction environments (stairs, hot or confined spaces)

Occasional travel to project sites as needed

Ability to manage shifting priorities and work cross-functionally

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