Electrical Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for commercial, industrial, mission-critical, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.
• Review blueprints, specifications, addendums, and related documents to determine scope and project requirements.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for lighting, power distribution, low-voltage systems, gear, conduit, wire, and equipment.
• Develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Cook up bid strategies, clarify project details, analyze risks, and review proposals with the Director of Midwest Services.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain and compare quotes.
• Prepare RFI questions, scope sheets, and bid-leveling documentation.
• Understand value-engineering opportunities and propose alternative materials or installation methods.
• Participate in handoff meetings with project managers and field teams to ensure clarity of scope and expectations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, electrical systems, distribution equipment, cabling, lighting, fire alarm, BMS, and low-voltage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and project manuals.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Accubid, McCormick preferred).
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently from the Irvine office while collaborating with leadership in Sterling Heights.
• Experience preparing budgets, design-assist or design-build estimates (preferred).