Electrical Construction Estimator

About the role

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.

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