DOT Electrical Estimator at GreenArrow – Indianapolis, Indiana

Is This Where You’re Meant To Be?

At Midwestern Electric, a GreenArrow Company, we believe purpose and passion go hand in hand. So ask yourself?is this where you’re meant to be?

Midwestern Electric is looking for an Electrical Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Electrical trade. This position will report to the General Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Here, your growth matters. We’re a company that continuously invests in its people—offering meaningful work that evolves with you, continuous learning and mentorship, and a clear path for advancement. You’ll enjoy a collaborative, fun environment where life-long relationships are built and values guide every decision we make: Protect What Matters, Empower Our People; Unwavering Commitment to Our Customers; Trust Through Loyalty, Honesty, and Transparency; and a Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. Whether you’re based in one of our East or Southeast offices or working remotely from the Eastern U.S., you’ll find belonging, flexibility, and opportunity—backed by competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

As our CEO, Lloyd Kuehn, reminds us:

“We take pride in our mission to provide safer and smarter infrastructure solutions for our communities. We differentiate ourselves in our markets because we have committed partners - our people - who are at the heart of business and pursue excellence in everything we do. We focus on exceptional experiences for our people, including protection, development, and engagement. Here, you’re joining a community that invests in you and celebrates your growth. We are setting the standard for exceptional leadership and professionalism across our industry.”

That’s what makes Midwestern Electric more than just a company—it’s a community of collaborators, problem solvers, and growth drivers who believe that doing great work also means doing good work.

If this sounds like the place where your purpose meets your potential—then yes, this is where you’re meant to be.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Performs routine duties independently, using sound judgment, thoroughness, and competence.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for all Electrical items incorporated in the scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
• Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
• Analyze existing site conditions and all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine the required scope that is not already indicated.
• Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of electrical material packages and miscellaneous materials.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team per the project contract.
• Ensure general conditions and general requirements items are adequately addressed in the estimate.
• Develop a value analysis by defining alternatives to the proposed Electrical systems, materials and equipment that are more cost-efficient.
• Act as a liaison with engineers, design consultants, Kuharchik Construction staff, client and owner representatives to resolve Electrical issues related to the project preconstruction efforts.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for all contract types including lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc.
• Participate in estimate reviews with the design team and client.
• Lead project hand-off to Project Managers to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from estimate to preconstruction.
• Prepare scope requisitions for the bidding/procurement of Electrical systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Lead the evaluation of vendor and subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work.
• Determine scope coverage and manage risk of scope gaps.
• Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Related electrical field experience – journeyman-level experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• A minimum of two (2) years related electrical estimating experience on projects ranging in electrical value from ($100K - $1M).
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
• Knowledge and experience on Excel Formulas is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Accubid Software preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day.
• Ability to handle situations efficiently and calmly and/or complaints that range from routine to high priority.
• Excellent memory and organizational ability necessary to organize daily workload handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

About Us

GreenArrow unites exceptional infrastructure services companies across the United States to deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient solutions for our communities. Our family of companies — Midwestern Electric, Kuharchik Construction, Bear Electrical Solutions, Hinson Electric, and Earthbound Electric — are trusted providers of specialized electrical infrastructure services, including the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, streetlighting, and intelligent transportation systems.

Backed by CAI Capital Partners, a visionary private equity firm based in Vancouver with over three decades of experience and more than $1.6 billion invested in founder-led businesses, GreenArrow is expanding organically and through strategic acquisitions. This partnership fuels our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and service excellence. CAI was recently named to Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors (source).

Learn more at greenarrow.com and caifunds.com.