Commercial & Industrial Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Growing Commercial Electrical Contractor

Consolidated Electric Services of Virginia, LLC (CES) is a Veteran-Owned, Class A Electrical Contractor providing commercial, industrial, municipal, and government electrical construction services throughout Virginia and West Virginia.

As our company continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Commercial & Industrial Electrical Estimator with extensive electrical field knowledge and a proven record of estimating complex commercial electrical projects. This position is intended for an experienced electrical professional who possesses both the technical field knowledge and estimating expertise necessary to independently prepare accurate, competitive, and profitable bids.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the continued growth of our company by working closely with company leadership, project managers, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors to secure profitable commercial and industrial electrical projects.

Position Summary

The Commercial & Industrial Electrical Estimator is responsible for reviewing construction drawings, specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, developing labor and material estimates, coordinating supplier and subcontractor pricing, identifying project risks, and preparing complete bid proposals for commercial, industrial, municipal, and government electrical construction projects.

This position requires a highly motivated individual capable of working independently while managing multiple estimates in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Perform complete and accurate electrical quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify scope gaps and prepare Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Develop comprehensive bid proposals and detailed scope letters.
• Coordinate project turnover with Project Management following project award.
• Participate in budgeting, conceptual estimating, and value engineering.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical pricing information.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, and general contractors.
• Manage multiple estimates while consistently meeting bid deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license
• Minimum of 10 years of verifiable commercial and industrial electrical construction experience as a Journeyman or Master Electrician
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial electrical estimating experience
• Demonstrated experience serving as the lead estimator on commercial electrical construction projects with electrical contract values ranging from $1 million to $2 million
• Experience working for a commercial electrical contractor is required. Candidates whose experience is primarily residential construction will not be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial electrical construction methods and installation practices
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Experience preparing complete labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates
• Experience coordinating supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, municipal, state, and federal government projects.
• Experience with design-build electrical construction.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu, Accubid, McCormick, PlanSwift, or similar estimating software.
• Experience with negotiated, hard-bid, and design-build projects.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrical professional who understands both the technical and business aspects of commercial electrical construction.

We are looking for someone who:

• Produces accurate, complete, and profitable estimates.
• Understands how commercial and industrial electrical systems are installed—not just how they appear on construction drawings.
• Identifies constructability issues before they become field problems.
• Takes ownership of their work and is accountable for results.
• Communicates professionally with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and coworkers.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Successfully manages multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.

This is not an entry-level estimating position. We are seeking an experienced professional who can immediately contribute to our estimating department and become a long-term member of our team.

Consolidated Electric Services of Virginia, LLC is committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and drug-free workplace.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates must:

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Participate in random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policy and customer contractual requirements.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Why Join Consolidated Electric Services of Virginia?

At CES, you'll become part of a company built on integrity, accountability, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service. Our team performs commercial, industrial, municipal, and government electrical work throughout Virginia and West Virginia. We are committed to building long-term relationships with our customers while continuing to grow our business and our reputation for quality.

Apply Today

If you possess the qualifications, experience, and work ethic we're looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume outlining your commercial electrical field experience and estimating background.

Qualified candidates will participate in a structured interview process that includes a practical estimating exercise designed to evaluate technical knowledge, estimating ability, problem-solving skills, and overall fit with our team.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Consolidated Electric Services of Virginia, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consolidated Electric Services of Virginia, LLC. has been a staple in the area for over 58 years. Our concentration is in the industrial, commercial, and residential projects. We believe in a team driven environment, with a enfaces on work-life balance. At CES of VA, LLC. you won't just find a job; you will find a family and a place you can call home.

Company Description

Consolidated Electric Services of Virginia, LLC. has been a staple in the area for over 58 years. Our concentration is in the industrial, commercial, and residential projects. We believe in a team driven environment, with a enfaces on work-life balance. At CES of VA, LLC. you won't just find a job; you will find a family and a place you can call home.