Electrical Estimator

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects, offering specialty services such as power systems, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection. Founded in 1988, ITAC is an ENR‑ranked top design firm with over 450 employees across six offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company is 100% employee‑owned through an ESOP and Direct Stock Ownership, providing a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre‑bid meetings and site walks to evaluate project scope, site conditions, access, and logistics.
• Review plans, drawings, specifications, and addenda; request clarifications as needed.
• Perform detailed material take‑offs for self‑perform and subcontracted electrical scopes.
• Input material take‑offs and pricing into the appropriate estimating format.
• Develop labor‑hour estimates using historical data, industry standards, and crew composition.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor scope packages, solicit and level pricing, and incorporate it into the estimate.
• Coordinate with project management, operations, and safety personnel to validate means, methods, schedule assumptions, and site logistics.
• Issue completed estimates for management review, applying markups, contingencies, and risk allowances.
• Modify estimates based on management input and re‑issue final pricing.
• Communicate clarifications, exceptions, and qualifications to the Business Development group for bid submittal documents.
• Support handoff of awarded projects to the project management team, including buyout support and estimate‑to‑actual reconciliation.
• Maintain and help develop historical cost and productivity data to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Perform other estimating and preconstruction duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of estimating software (Trimble Accubid Anywhere or similar); familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable industry standards.
• Understanding of electrical construction means and methods, including self‑perform labor productivity and crew planning.
• Ability to read complex electrical, control, and instrumentation schematics and drawings.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple bids or estimates concurrently to meet deadlines.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Disciplined record‑keeping of accurate, well‑organized, auditable estimate documentation.
• Sound judgment and discretion handling confidential and competitively sensitive information.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial and heavy‑commercial construction environments.
• 5+ years of proven experience as an estimator or in a similar preconstruction role.
• Experience estimating self‑perform electrical scope (power distribution, grounding, cable tray, conduit and cable installation, terminations, low/medium voltage, instrumentation & controls) strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or equivalent field experience, is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily office‑based work with extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Periodic travel to job sites, client facilities, and industrial or manufacturing environments for pre‑bid walks and project coordination.
• Site visits may require personal protective equipment (PPE) and navigation of active construction and industrial settings, including uneven terrain, stairs or ladders, and proximity to heavy equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & ESOP participation
• Life Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Sick Time Off
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Mentorship Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care for employees and immediate families

Pay

The typical salary range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000.