Electrical Construction Estimator

Position Title: Electrical Construction Estimator Salary Range: $125,000-$165,000 / Year, DOE

Take ownership of complex electrical bids where the details matter. This Electrical Construction Estimator will support commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects ranging from smaller change orders to multimillion-dollar contracts, managing the estimating process from initial opportunity review and site visits through takeoffs, vendor pricing, bid preparation, and project handoff.

This role is ideal for an estimator who understands electrical construction, knows how to dig into detailed plans and specifications, and takes pride in building accurate, transparent bids. The right candidate is self-motivated, highly organized and comfortable working collaboratively with project managers, senior estimators and leadership.

Responsibilities

Review incoming bid opportunities and determine which projects align with the company’s capabilities, resources and growth strategy

Perform detailed electrical takeoffs and develop comprehensive estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, overhead and profit

Review drawings, specifications and prevailing wage requirements to identify project-specific costs, compliance requirements and potential risks

Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes, confirm specification compliance and document pricing assumptions

Attend pre-bid meetings and required site visits to assess project conditions and gather information needed to develop accurate estimates

Prepare detailed bid packages and cost breakdowns for review with project managers, senior estimators and leadership

Support change-order pricing and prepare clear, client-ready cost documentation

Coordinate post-award handoffs with project managers, including reviewing estimates, vendor quotes, purchase requirements and supporting documentation

Maintain organized bid files, plans, specifications, and supporting documentation while helping prioritize a high volume of incoming opportunities

Participate in weekly bid meetings and collaborate with the team to identify and pursue the strongest project opportunities

Requirements

2+ years of electrical construction estimating experience with an electrical subcontractor or equivalent electrical estimating experience within a closely related commercial construction trade

Strong understanding of commercial and industrial electrical construction; residential-only estimating experience will not qualify

Proven ability to read construction drawings, specifications and bid documents and translate them into accurate estimates

Experience preparing detailed bids, takeoffs, and material and labor cost calculations

Strong computer skills with the ability to efficiently organize, track and prioritize a high volume of bid opportunities

Ability to conduct local site visits and work effectively in an office-first, collaborative environment

Experience with prevailing wage, government, military, Army Corps, or other public-sector projects is highly preferred

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Health insurance available following the eligibility period

2 weeks of PTO to start with the potential for additional PTO based on experience

Accrued sick time

Gas card provided for required job-site travel

Primarily local project portfolio with minimal travel and job sites generally within approximately one hour of the office

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