Sr. Project Estimator – Electrical / Renewable Energy Construction Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
Detroit, Michigan, United States · Hybrid
Mid level
Critical Business Analysis has an immediate need for a contract Senior Electrical Estimator in the Metro Detroit area ( or willingness to relocate) with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in electrical construction est…
Skills: Electrical Construction Estimating, Renewable Energy Projects, Substation Estimating, Cable Work, Budgetary Estimating
Sr. Project Estimator – Electrical / Renewable Energy Construction Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
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Contract
high school, associate degree, bachelor degree
Posted 87d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop detailed electrical estimates, including ROM and budgetary pricing, for large-scale renewable energy and substation projects. Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to validate quantities, assess change orders, and perform risk analysis.
Requirements
Requires 4-5 years of electrical construction estimating experience and a high school diploma, associate's, or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with renewable energy projects are strongly preferred.
Full job description
Critical Business Analysis has an immediate need for a contract Senior Electrical Estimator in the Metro Detroit area ( or willingness to relocate) with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in electrical construction estimating. Previous experience with substations, overhead/underground cable work, and large-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind) is highly preferred. This is a contract position and work will be conducted on a hybrid model — Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday on-site with two days remote.
Estimator will work directly with project management, engineering, design, and supply chain teams across multiple concurrent projects.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop ROM, budgetary, unit pricing, and definitive (detailed) estimates
Review design documents and scope packages for completeness
Validate quantities and challenge contractor/engineering estimates and bids for scope accuracy and pricing
Review and assess change orders for scope and cost accuracy
Develop estimate details by WBS to cost-load project schedules
Perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis
Support project management teams across multiple clients in a matrixed structure
Capture lessons learned and participate in after-action reviews to support continuous improvement
Occasional travel to project sites to support contractor walkdowns
Requirements
Requirements
Home location within commutable distance to Metro Detroit is required
Minimum 4-5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
High School/GED with 10+ years, Associate's with 8+ years, or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field with 4-5 years
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with On-Screen Takeoff or comparable estimating software preferred
Experience with renewable energy projects (solar, wind) strongly preferred
We help owners, contractors, and project controls professionals reduce time, cost, and project failure risks associated with construction, cap ex, and maintenance projects by optimizing software solutions, customizing services, and providing skilled specialists for staffing and training.
Founded in 1984, Criticial Business Analysis (CBA) - an IMS company, provides software solutions, hosting, scheduling software training,staffing augmentation, consultancy, and AI solutions.
Offices: 133 West 2nd Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551, US · 3065 Akers Mill Rd SE, 240, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, US
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We help owners, contractors, and project controls professionals reduce time, cost, and project failure risks associated with construction, cap ex, and maintenance projects by optimizing software solutions, customizing services, and providing skilled specialists for staffing and training.
Founded in 1984, Criticial Business Analysis (CBA) - an IMS company, provides software solutions, hosting, scheduling software training,staffing augmentation, consultancy, and AI solutions.
Offices: 133 West 2nd Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551, US · 3065 Akers Mill Rd SE, 240, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, US
Energy Power UtilityConstruction EngineeringProduct Development InformationTechnology ITOracle PrimaveraEarned ValueConstruction ManagementContract ManagementPortfolio ManagementProject Management