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Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Estimator (Electrical)
Classification: Exempt / Full-Time
Manager: Chief Estimator
About Us
Since 1934 Gaston Electrical has provided expert electrical and low voltage contracting services to the commercial institutional life-sciences hospitality and retail markets in New England. Our company leadership and skilled electricians build trust through best-in-class services quality workmanship safety practices and reliability.
Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Electrical Estimator to lead strategic estimating efforts mentor team members and drive project wins with precision and profitability. This role combines technical expertise leadership and innovation to deliver accurate budgetseven in the absence of complete design information. Youll collaborate across departments leverage emerging technologies and serve as a trusted resource during pre-construction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.
Mentorship & Leadership
- Guide and mentor junior estimators to elevate team performance.
- Promote a culture of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.
Estimating & Strategy
- Perform and review detailed take-offs to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Analyze drawings and specifications to develop project-specific estimating strategies.
- Deliver comprehensive budgets with limited design documentation.
Customer Engagement
- Attend pre-bid walkthroughs to assess site conditions and build client rapport.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key customer decision-makers.
- Participate in presentations and interviews with clients owners and design teams.
Innovation & Collaboration
- Collaborate with the Chief Estimator to integrate new technologies and tools.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance estimating delivery and outcomes.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Requirements/Preferred Skills Education and Experience
- 10 years of experience in electrical estimating or commercial electrical construction.
- Proven success managing estimates for complex multi-system projects.
- Strong communication organizational and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in estimating software and ability to interpret technical documentation.
- Strategic mindset with attention to detail and deadline-driven execution.
Software Skills
- Knowledge of Conest Estimating Software preferred.
- Will use: Bluebeam Egnyte MS Office (Excel Word Outlook Teams) and Cosential CRM software.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of customer employees unions government agencies vendors and suppliers and other contractor organizations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. Able to work at a computer (reading and keying) or extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and may also travel to field locations as needed.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Employment Type
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