Ridgeview Mission Critical · 5 hours ago
Electrical Estimator
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRidgeview Mission Critical is an established electrical contractor specializing in commercial and mission-critical projects. The Electrical Estimator role involves preparing detailed electrical estimates for data center projects, analyzing project documents, and collaborating with project teams to ensure accurate and competitive bids.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Ashley Cords
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed electrical estimates for mission-critical and data center projects, including material, labor, equipment, and subcontracted scopes
Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and addenda
Analyze project documents to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and risk items
Develop clear and complete scopes of work for proposals and subcontractor/vendor pricing
Attend project site visits and bid walks to evaluate existing conditions, access constraints, phasing requirements, and logistical considerations
Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotes
Coordinate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and alternates
Incorporate current market conditions, labor productivity, and escalation factors into estimates
Assist with proposal development, value engineering options, alternates, and clarifications
Support bid reviews and participate in handoff meetings with project management teams upon award
Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost data for future reference
Work closely with project managers, field leadership, and preconstruction teams to ensure estimates align with execution strategy
Develop and maintain estimating software processes, templates, and bid proposal materials to streamline estimate development and improve bid quality
Stay current on electrical codes, materials, labor trends, and mission-critical industry standards
Engage in light business development activities such as attending client meetings, coordinating or attending lunches with vendor partners and clients, and helping build and maintain strong industry relationships
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator with an electrical contractor, data center or mission-critical project experience preferred
Strong understanding of commercial and mission-critical electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules
Willingness and ability to attend site visits and bid walks as required
Proficiency with estimating software, Procore, and Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
Familiarity with conceptual and design-build estimating
Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage systems, UPS, generators, and critical power distribution
Experience supporting negotiated work and hard-bid projects
Benefits
Competitive pay
Annual bonus target
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Opportunities for advancement in a growing, high-performing company
A team culture built on respect, excellence, and shared success
Company
Ridgeview Mission Critical
Ridgeview Mission Critical (RMC) was established as a data center specific contractor to provide PDU downstream to rack level installations for mission critical clients.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase