Senior Electrical Estimator – Airports & Infrastructure

Connico

Senior Electrical Estimator developing complex infrastructure cost estimates for Connico, a national construction consultancy. Leading reviews, bid analyses, risk identification, and estimator mentoring.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Kentucky, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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

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Electrical EstimatingJourneyman Electrician LicenseMaster Electrician LicenseElectrical Engineering DegreeIntelliBid Software

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationQuantity TakeoffsCost BuildupsValue EngineeringTechnical ReviewsPlan AnalysisLife-Cycle AnalysisBenefit-Cost AnalysisInterdisciplinary CoordinationUnit Pricing Development

Soft Skills

MentoringClient Relationship ManagementProfessional CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AccubidOn-Screen TakeoffMIIMCACESMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

CCPCPEPCSECEPCCEPE

Industry Keywords

Medium Voltage SystemsLow Voltage SystemsCommunications SystemsAudio-Visual SystemsSecurity SystemsVideo Surveillance SystemsFire Alarm SystemsAviation Electrical EstimatingFederal Government ProjectsMilitary Facilities

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 complete project information is unavailable
Lead estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control reviews, contractor bid analyses, value engineering assessments, life-cycle and benefit-cost analyses, and interdisciplinary coordination
Manage multiple complex estimating assignments and priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
Mentor and train developing estimators in estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost buildups, reconciliations, technical reviews, plan analysis, reporting, and Connico practices
Help create training resources and repeatable 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, including conceptual and ROM estimates with limited information
Experience leading complex estimating assignments, integrating estimate elements across disciplines, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, and communicating 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 applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word
Aviation or airport electrical estimating experience highly preferred
Experience with federal government, Department of Defense or military facilities, energy and utilities, transportation and infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or similarly complex projects valuable
Must reside full-time in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote opportunity for the right candidate
Hybrid work option
Minimal travel, up to 10% (site visits, meetings, conferences)
Opportunities to work across aviation, infrastructure, energy, federal, and defense markets
Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of estimators
Opportunity to strengthen estimating practices and create training resources