Senior Electrical Estimator – Airports & Infrastructure

Connico

Senior electrical estimator leading Levels 1–5 estimates for Connico, a construction consultancy serving aviation and complex infrastructure. Developing cost analyses, reviewing bids, and mentoring estimators.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical estimating, including the ability to develop high-quality estimates across all design stages and manage complex assignments. Proficient in utilizing electrical estimating software and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Estimating ExperienceJourneyman Electrician LicenseMaster Electrician LicenseElectrical Engineering DegreeExpertise with Estimating Software

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Electrical Cost EstimationMaterial and Labor EstimationUnit Pricing DevelopmentEstimate ReconciliationValue Engineering AssessmentLife-Cycle AnalysisBenefit-Cost AnalysisInterdisciplinary Conflict ResolutionArchitectural Drawing InterpretationComplex Estimating Assignments

Soft Skills

MentoringClient Relationship ManagementProfessional CommunicationProblem SolvingTraining Resource Development

Tools & Technologies

IntelliBidAccubidOn-Screen TakeoffMIIMCACESMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

CCPCPEPCSECEPCCEPE

Industry Keywords

Medium Voltage SystemsLow Voltage SystemsCommunications SystemsAudio-Visual SystemsSecurity SystemsVideo Surveillance SystemsFire Alarm SystemsFederal Government ExperienceDepartment of Defense ExperienceAviation Electrical Estimating

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and independently develop electrical cost estimates across all design stages, from conceptual and ROM estimates through final construction documents
Develop detailed material and labor estimates for Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Communications, Audio-Visual, Security, Video Surveillance, and Fire Alarm systems
Research and develop unit pricing, cost assemblies, and supporting assumptions using current market information
Identify missing information, scope gaps, inconsistencies, interdisciplinary conflicts, and potential cost risks
Develop assumptions and solutions when project information is incomplete
Lead estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control reviews, contractor bid analyses, value engineering assessments, life-cycle analyses, and benefit-cost analyses
Manage multiple complex estimating assignments and priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
Mentor and train developing estimators
Create training resources and repeatable estimating best practices
Maintain estimating data, cost assemblies, templates, and reporting practices
Build client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor
Participate in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of full-time, hands-on electrical estimating experience
Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License, Electrical Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of electrical knowledge and experience
Industry-recognized professional certification, license, or advanced credential such as CCP, CPE, PCSE, CEP, CCE, PE, or another relevant advanced credential
Ability to independently develop high-quality electrical estimates across Levels 1–5 and all design stages
Experience developing conceptual and ROM estimates with limited information
Experience leading complex estimating assignments across multiple disciplines
Ability to meet deadlines, maintain quality, and communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders
Ability to interpret architectural, civil, electrical, and other engineering drawings and specifications
Expertise with electrical estimating or takeoff software such as IntelliBid, Accubid, On-Screen Takeoff, MII, MCACES, or comparable systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word
Must reside full-time in the U.S.
Aviation or airport electrical estimating experience highly preferred
Experience in federal government, Department of Defense or military facilities, energy and utilities, transportation and infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or similar complex environments valuable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote opportunity for the right candidate
Hybrid work option
Minimal travel, up to 10% (site visits, meetings, conferences)
Mentoring and training opportunities
Participation in industry events
Opportunity to work on complex infrastructure, energy, federal, and defense projects