Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
21 days ago
Senior Electrical Estimator - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as a Senior Electrical Estimator in our Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating complex electrical construction projects and preparing detailed cost estimates by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and project requirements, including labor, materials, and timeframes. You will also manage a team of estimators, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in project cost calculations to provide competitive bids.
If you have a strong background in electrical estimating and are ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

Job Overview:

The Senior Electrical Estimator is a highly experienced professional responsible for accurately evaluating complex electrical construction projects, preparing detailed cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and project requirements, including labor, materials, and timeframes, to provide competitive bids while working with a team of estimators and ensuring the highest level of accuracy in project cost calculations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Review and Analysis: Thoroughly review project plans, specifications, and drawings to understand the scope of electrical work required on a project.  Quantity Takeoff: Perform detailed quantity takeoffs of electrical materials like wire, conduit, fixtures, panels, and other components needed for the project.  Cost Estimation: Accurately calculate labor costs, material costs, and other associated expenses based on market rates, project complexity, and industry standards.  Bid Proposal Preparation: Provide detailed cost breakdowns for incorporation into the overall proposal.  Client Interaction: Collaborate with clients and project managers to clarify project requirements, and address concerns. Database Management: Maintain and update electrical estimating databases with current pricing information and project historical data.  Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and contingencies related to project scope, schedule, and cost factors. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum of 12-15 years of experience as an electrical estimator with a demonstrated track record of successful project cost estimations.  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related construction field preferred  Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and construction practices.  Experience in the power generation market is preferred and familiarity with EPC projects is preferred. Expertise in electrical estimating software and related applications.  Ability to accurately read and interpret complex electrical blueprints and drawings.  Excellent analytical skills to accurately calculate costs and identify potential cost drivers. Effective communication skills to interact with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders

Benefits: 

Competitive compensation paid weekly Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD 401(k) with company match, vested day-one Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP] Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" Legal Assistance Coverage Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

THIRD-PARTY AGENCY NOTICE

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

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