Electrical Estimator

Beck & Pollitzer is the world’s leading provider of industrial installation and machine relocation services. We deliver an unrivalled range of services to clients locally and internationally, consistently delivering excellence on even the most complex projects. Our core values—collaboration, passion for customers, and persistence—guide everything we do. We recruit individuals who embody these values and excel in their roles. As part of our team, you’ll support or deliver some of the largest and most complex machinery installation and relocation projects globally, working across industries such as automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, print, packaging, FMCG, and metals.

About the role

The Industrial Electrical Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, and project documentation to prepare accurate cost and labor estimates. This role supports the Estimating Manager and Project Managers in bid development, cost tracking, and proposal preparation, ensuring project profitability, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope.
• Attend site visits to confirm customer requirements and gather information for estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using estimation software and company standards.
• Assist in defining scope and methods of work for proposals.
• Support the preparation and submission of competitive bid packages.
• Accurately price change orders and track project costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain bid schedules and respond to ‘Invitations to Bid.’
• Collaborate with engineering, field, and office personnel to gather necessary information.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating practices and project controls.
• Enable effective internal and external communication across departments.
• Participate in value engineering and risk assessment discussions.
• Follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment and high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience estimating projects for industrial construction and/or industrial machinery installation.
• Experience estimating mechanical and electrical engineering projects, particularly production equipment installations.
• Experience performing electrical commodity takeoffs, including cable tray, conduit, cable pulls/lengths, and wire terminations.
• Experience estimating installation of industrial electrical equipment such as switchgear, motor control centers, control panels, electrical distribution panels, transformers, lighting, UPS systems, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office and estimation software.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and health & safety regulations.
• Strong financial skills, including cost analysis and budgeting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.

Skills

• Project Management training or certification (a plus).
• Experience estimating large projects (a plus).
• Knowledge of industrial relocation services and materials.
• Regulatory compliance awareness.
• Cost analysis and budgeting.
• Risk assessment.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Problem-solving.

Schedule

Must be willing and able to work at the corporate office in Spartanburg, SC, when required.