Senior Electrical Estimator

Description

We understand some people want a sense of purpose. A place where you feel you're helping the environment and community you live in. For others, it's the culture that excites them. A place where you enjoy working and can grow professionally. At Tesco Controls, we believe you can have it all, and we demonstrate that daily!

Our total rewards package includes career advancement and training opportunities as well as our medical/dental/vision coverage for your health and well-being. Our Flexible Spending Account, company paid Life Insurance and 401(k) with company match recognize the desire for financial security. Our wellness program and perks like company sponsored events, vacation & holiday pay, employee recognition and appreciation events, create a sense of community and support our mental health.

Tesco Controls' core business is designing and building process control systems and power solutions for municipalities and industrial clients to keep critical infrastructure operating efficiently. As a full-service Systems Integrator and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), (Ranked #1 System Integrator focused on Water/Wastewater and #12 overall on the Global System Integrator Giants List 2023). We design, engineer, manufacture, program, and integrate electrical, power, and process control systems for water/wastewater, transportation, power, and renewable energy facilities. We help clients optimize operations, increase overall efficiency, and reduce operating costs. We employ experts in every control discipline. TESCO's unique ability to manufacture custom solutions and design and commission equipment, power and control systems provides clients with well-designed systems that work as intended.

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Job Summary:

The Senior Electrical Estimator provides leadership in high-value bid strategy, cost analysis, and project pursuit. This role ensures that electrical estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client and company requirements while mentoring junior estimators and refining estimating best practices.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead estimating efforts complex and high-value electrical construction projects from pre-bid through final submission
• Perform QA/QC reviews for all electrical bids to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications
• Lead estimating efforts for complex or high-value electrical construction projects, from pre-bid strategy to final submission
• Mentor and train junior estimators, fostering skill development and process consistency
• Maintain and grow strategic relationships with electrical contractors, general contractors, engineers, and suppliers
• Leverage deep market knowledge and competitive intelligence to position the company for long-term success
• Contribute to refining estimating processes, templates, and best practices to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Support executive and sales leadership with cost models, risk analyses, and bid/no-bid recommendations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Construction Management, or related discipline; advanced certifications in estimating or project management preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in electrical estimating, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a history of mentoring junior estimators
• Expert-level proficiency in electrical estimating software and the ability to implement process improvements
• Deep understanding of industry trends, cost structures, and competitive positioning strategies. Specialty in water/wastewater preferred

Physical Demands:

• Light physical effort equal distribution of mail
• Regularly required to sit Work Environment:
• Office Environment

Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person's qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future. In addition, Tesco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vacation, holidays, and 100% 401K match of your contributions up to 4% of your earnings.