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Senior Electrical Estimator

$100k

ERWIN ELECTRIC

Erwin Electric is an established, growth-focused electrical contracting company with a strong reputation and long-standing presence in the industry. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator who doesn’t just bid projects, but helps win them. We value professionals who embrace new technologies and modern estimating tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall estimating performance. If you enjoy working on a variety of projects, collaborating with leadership, and playing a key role in driving business success, this is a great opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role.

Location Requirements:

  • This is a remote-based position.
  • Must be located in: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee
  • Candidates near Tampa should be open to occasional onsite client interaction

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll own the estimating process from start to finish across a wide range of projects ($100K–$10M+) including healthcare, education, commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and more.

Day-to-day, you’ll :

  • Review plans, specs, and drawings to build accurate, competitive estimates
  • Prepare bids using Accubid or similar estimating tools
  • Analyze scope, pricing, and risk to ensure completeness and accuracy
  • Source and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
  • Develop clear, competitive bid packages with inclusions/exclusions
  • Partner with internal teams to finalize and deliver winning bids
  • Support project handoff by clearly communicating scope and expectations
  • Provide value engineering ideas to help maintain a competitive edge

If you’re in the Tampa area, you may also:

  • Attend pre-bid walkthroughs
  • Build relationships with general contractors
  • Participate in local industry events

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of electrical estimating experience
  • Experience with Accubid LiveCount
  • Strong understanding of electrical construction across project types
  • Ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Field experience is a plus

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation + holidays
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Employee discount and rewards programs

Erwin Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with federal law, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, all employment decisions are made solely on the basis of merit, competence, and business needs. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Erwin Electric is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Erwin Electric’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Erwin Electric will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Erwin Electric aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Erwin Electric. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Erwin Electric or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact

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