Chief Estimator

Rising Edge Group

. Provide strategic and technical leadership for estimating activities.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical estimating and project delivery for complex infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on high-voltage systems and cost management. Proven ability to lead teams, establish standards, and mentor professionals while ensuring accuracy and quality in estimating processes.

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Electrical EstimatingHigh-Voltage Construction MethodsCost ManagementProposal DevelopmentMentorship and Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationProject Risk AssessmentValue EngineeringConstruction SchedulingElectrical Drawings AnalysisBenchmarking Data AnalysisLabor Productivity AssessmentSubcontractor PricingExecution PlanningEstimating Standards Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectPrimavera P6Microsoft Office SuiteEstimating Software

Industry Keywords

Electrical InfrastructureSubstationsBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Utility SectorRenewable Energy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and technical leadership for estimating activities.
Prepare, review, and validate detailed cost estimates for complex electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS.
Lead and support estimating activities across regions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality.
Establish and maintain estimating standards, procedures, cost methodologies, and review processes.
Develop and review proposal deliverables, including schedules, cash flow analyses, construction methodologies, execution plans, and supporting documentation.
Assess project risks, commercial exposures, and constructability constraints.
Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
Support bid/no-bid decisions, pursuit strategies, client presentations, commercial negotiations, and contract awards.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to estimating and pre-construction personnel.
Analyze historical project costs, benchmarking data, productivity assumptions, pricing, and market trends.
Collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
Evaluate estimating software, tools, and workflows and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Report to the Director of Pre-Construction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field considered an asset.
10+ years of progressive experience in electrical estimating, pre-construction, or electrical infrastructure project delivery, preferably within the high-voltage, utility, or renewable energy sectors.
Extensive experience developing, reviewing, and validating estimates for complex electrical infrastructure projects, including substations and/or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical construction methods, labor productivity, material and equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, and project execution requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical bid reviews, establish estimating standards, assess project risks and commercial exposures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Experience mentoring estimating professionals and collaborating with senior leadership, project management, and engineering teams across multiple regions.
Strong understanding of protection and control systems, electrical drawings, specifications, and project execution plans.
Experience preparing and reviewing construction schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant estimating software.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites or regional offices as required.
Pre-employment professional reference checks and criminal record check required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful engagement initiatives
Team events
Wellbeing support
Inclusion-focused culture
Collaboration, respect, and accountability
Hands-on experience across diverse projects
Opportunities to advance across disciplines, locations, and career paths
Continuous learning
Mentorship
Professional development
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Recognition and appreciation of achievements