Electrical Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze updated drawings, Bulletins, RFIs, ASIs, field directives, and contract documents to identify scope changes
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs based on updated drawings and field conditions
• Develop complete scopes of work for change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements
• Price change orders using labor units, historical data, and field-verified productivity
• Apply appropriate labor factors for overtime, shift work, congestion, trade stacking, and schedule acceleration
• Interface daily with superintendents and foremen to validate installation methods, production rates, and field conditions
• Track and document all change events from identification through execution and final resolution
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier change order pricing
• Prepare detailed and organized cost backup to support change order submissions and negotiations
• Participate in change order negotiations with clients and general contractors
• Maintain an up-to-date change order log, including pending, approved, and disputed items
• Identify and quantify schedule-related impacts, including inefficiencies, out-of-sequence work, and acceleration
• Support time-and-material (T&M) tracking and validation, including field tickets and installed quantities
• Cook up closely with project management to align change order strategy with overall project financial goals
• Professionally interact with customers, other trades, general contractors, and internal staff
• Cook up closely with field teams and external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator in construction, contracting, or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, and industry standards
• Proficiency with estimating software (Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite