Electrical Construction Estimator

Electrical Estimator Position

We are partnering with a growing electrical contractor seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team. This individual will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical electrical construction projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical estimating, understands current construction practices, and is proficient with modern estimating software and digital takeoff platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can combine technical electrical knowledge with technology-driven estimating processes to help drive project success and company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects.
• Perform digital quantity takeoffs, material counts, labor calculations, and equipment pricing.
• Review blueprints, specifications, drawings, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Utilize modern electrical estimating software and digital takeoff tools to develop accurate bids.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop labor units, material budgets, and project cost breakdowns.
• Identify potential project risks, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, general contractors, and vendors.
• Prepare bid proposals, scope clarifications, and detailed cost summaries.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, and turnover meetings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial and/or industrial electrical construction.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience with digital takeoffs and modern estimating software.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials, labor units, installation methods, and project costs.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet strict bid deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction technology platforms.

Preferred Software Experience

• Accubid / Trimble Estimating
• ConEst IntelliBid
• McCormick Electrical Estimating
• Accubid Anywhere
• Trimble LiveCount
• Bluebeam Revu
• PlanSwift
• STACK
• Procore
• Autodesk Construction Cloud

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile electrical construction projects.

We are looking for someone who understands the electrical construction industry and can bring accuracy, efficiency, and value to the estimating process.

If you're an experienced electrical construction professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to discuss this opportunity. Contact: Dan Reuer View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.