Electrical Estimator

Imagine. Create. Transform.

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent McBride Lighting & Electrical Services, an industry leader in lighting and electrical services.

You catch what others miss, build accurate bids with confidence, and know that a strong electrical estimate sets the entire project up for success.

What's in it for You?

• $70,000 to $80,000 per year

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a large portion of premiums paid by the company

• 401(k) with company matching

• Generous paid time off

• Company-provided take-home truck

• Gas card for work-related travel

• Ongoing training and access to industry resources

• Clear advancement opportunities through internal promotion

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a respected electrical and lighting company that has served customers since 1956

• Work alongside experienced professionals who value quality, accountability, and teamwork

• Build your expertise with a company that actively invests in professional development

• Put your estimating skills to work across residential and commercial electrical and lighting projects

• Have a direct impact on project success through accurate takeoffs, competitive bids, and detailed preconstruction planning

• Grow your career with a team that recognizes expertise and promotes from within

Your New Role

• Work as an Electrical Estimator in Colorado, supporting small to medium-sized commercial and residential electrical projects

• Attend bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and pre-bid conferences

• Review RFPs, electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and schematics to determine project scope

• Prepare detailed and accurate electrical estimates, bids, proposals, and material takeoffs

• Analyze labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs to develop competitive project pricing

• Build estimates using historical cost data and electrical estimating software

• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals for scope, accuracy, and competitive pricing

• Prepare and manage electrical change orders throughout the project lifecycle

• Maintain organized estimating documentation, bid records, and project information

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents throughout bidding and preconstruction

• Help improve electrical estimating processes while maintaining compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local building codes

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• 3 to 5 years of electrical estimating and electrical construction experience

• Proven ability to prepare accurate project estimates, electrical bids, cost estimates, and takeoffs

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local building codes

• Proficiency with electrical estimating software

• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and specifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Journeyman Electrician license preferred but not required

• Valid driver's license with a good motor vehicle record

• Authorized to work in the United States

McBride Lighting & Electrical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #orange