Electrical Estimator ARB, Inc.

ARB Inc. a top-ranked EPC leader is now seeking an Electrical Estimator to take the lead on electrical estimates for complex industrial projects and develop accurate detailed and competitive cost estimates. This role plays a critical part in front-end project development bidding and execution planning for complex electrical scopes including power generation instrumentation controls grounding and classified-area installations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills solid electrical knowledge proficiency in industry-related software and the ability to produce clear organized reports for the lead estimator and project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical drawings single-line diagrams layouts specifications and client standards.
• Prepare detailed labor material equipment subcontractor and indirect cost estimates for EPC lump-sum unit-rate and T&M.
• Collaborate with engineering project management procurement and construction teams to confirm scope assumptions execution plans and risk factors.
• Develop installation labor strategies for industrial electrical systems including power distribution MCCs instrumentation and control systems
• Solicit evaluate and level vendor and subcontractor quotations; participate in negotiations for supplier and subcontractor bids.
• Apply electrical codes and standards relevant to industrial facilities (NEC NFPA API ISA IEEE etc.)
• Analyze cost impacts related to project changes client clarifications and scope growth
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and support pricing decisions with detailed backup documentation
• Prepare formal bid packages exhibits and cost summaries for client and internal review
• Conduct site visits and brownfield walkdowns to validate constructability assumptions
• Maintain historical cost data productivity benchmarks and estimating templates for future bids
• Support procurement activities by refining material takeoffs and long-lead item forecasts
• Participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned to improve estimating accuracy and methodology
• Transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure smooth project execution and continuity.

Skills and Qualifications

• Prior experience in electrical estimating EPC industrial oil & gas refinery power generation or heavy process facilities
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems hazardous-area installations and construction methods
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid McCormick Electrical Bid Manager or equivalent
• Working knowledge of EPC contracting models including risk allocation contingency planning and pricing strategies
• Experience evaluating labor productivity composite crews and union labor environments
• Familiarity with vendor procurement subcontractor bid leveling and commercial evaluations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint and Bluebeam
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and multi-discipline EPC design packages
• Strong analytical organizational and attention-to-detail skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with owners engineers vendors construction teams and senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Experience with project management and scheduling tools is a plus

Compensation/Benefits

• Annual salary range of $140$175k commensurate with education experience and skillset
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical Dental Vision FSA/HSA Short Term/Long Term Disability 401K with matching contribution

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.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this addition Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor contactHR.

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