Electrical Estimator

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete electrical estimating process from initial bid review through final submission
• Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects
• Complete quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and scope requirements
• Solicit, analyze, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Negotiate material pricing, labor costs, and bid terms
• Develop competitive bids while protecting project profitability
• Manage multiple active estimates simultaneously, often across projects with competing deadlines
• Attend local client sites and job walks within approximately 60 miles
• Identify scope gaps, cost risks, and potential coordination issues before bid submission
• Present completed estimates and supporting documentation to internal stakeholders
• Carefully coordinate accurate project handoffs to project managers after award
• Maintain organized estimating records, budgets, pricing data, and bid documentation
• Support projects ranging from smaller service work to large-scale projects valued at up to $40 million

Requirements

• 5–10 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Previous experience working for an electrical contractor or subcontractor
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, materials, components, labor requirements, and construction methods
• Proven ability to complete detailed quantity takeoffs and comprehensive bid estimates
• Experience analyzing quotes and negotiating labor and material costs
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple estimates and deadlines
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Southfield or Dexter, Michigan
• Willingness to attend occasional local job walks and work additional hours when bid deadlines require it