Estimator

About the role

The Estimator is responsible for preparing timely, accurate, and competitive bid estimates while following an established estimating process. This role plays a key part in cost control, scope analysis, and supporting successful project turnover to Operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate assigned project estimates
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand scope
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from engineered electrical drawings
• Manage vendor and subcontractor pricing, RFIs, clarifications, and scope letters
• Utilize Accubid and LiveCount for take-offs and estimate development
• Assemble final bid pricing and proposals
• Participate in pre-bid and post-bid meetings
• Complete estimate review processes and turnover meetings for awarded projects
• Track project data and maintain estimating systems and calendars
• Identify constructability issues and coordinate with Operations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience on projects over $1M
• Proficiency in Accubid and LiveCount software
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and market conditions
• Experience in data center, healthcare, and industrial projects preferred
• Experience in data center, healthcare, and industrial projects preferred
• Ability to perform accurate take-offs and develop competitive pricing
• Strong mathematical, organizational, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple bid schedules

Benefits

• $120K – $140K base salary plus performance bonus
• Company-paid benefits including family coverage
• Minimal travel
• Strong team culture and long-term career growth
• Opportunity to support complex, high-profile electrical construction projects in the Charleston market