Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Position Overview

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for residential and commercial electrical projects. This role works closely with company leadership, field electricians, and suppliers to ensure projects are properly scoped, competitively priced, and profitable.

The estimator plays a key role in helping the company pursue new work opportunities and maintain strong project margins.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a hands-on, detail-driven electrical estimator who takes ownership from start to finish. You don’t wait for direction—you seek out opportunities, solve problems, and take pride in winning work that is both competitive and profitable. You are comfortable operating in a small, fast-paced environment where accountability is high, systems are evolving, and your contributions directly impact the company’s growth. You value accuracy, follow-through, and relationships, and you’re motivated by the opportunity to build, improve, and grow alongside the business.

Compensation

Salary Range: $62,000 – $73,000 annually depending on experience.

This role may include eligibility for future performance-based bonuses and benefit enhancements tied to company growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical field experience, with at least 2–3 years in commercial projects

• 2+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in small to mid-sized contracting environments

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, specifications, and construction drawings

• Working knowledge of electrical materials, methods, and installation practices across commercial scopes

• Proficiency in estimating software such as EBM or comparable platforms (e.g., Accubid, McCormick, Vision)

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and organized takeoffs, bid summaries, and proposals

• Solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify issues and propose practical, cost-effective approaches

• Self-starter who can manage priorities, meet deadlines, and operate with limited oversight

• Demonstrated ability to research and identify bid opportunities independently, including navigating plan rooms and public/private bid sources

• Demonstrated contribution to successful bids, with the ability to discuss past projects, bid strategy, and outcomes (e.g., win rates, awarded projects, or scope responsibility)

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Bidding

• Review plans, specifications, and scope documents

• Perform complete electrical takeoffs

• Calculate labor hours and material costs

• Request and evaluate supplier quotes

• Prepare and submit bid proposals

• Track bid results and maintain estimate records

• Create all bids using electrical estimating software

• Submit, track and manage all RFIs and change orders

Project Setup

• Create job cost budgets for awarded projects

• Coordinate with office and field staff on project scope

• Assist with procurement of materials

Vendor Coordination

• Maintain relationships with electrical suppliers

• Identify pricing advantages and cost efficiencies

• Assist in ordering materials

Software & Technical Skills - Preferred experience with:

• Electrical estimating software (e.g., Accubid, McCormick, ConEst, or similar)

• Microsoft Excel

• Digital plan review or takeoff tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of independently leading estimates that resulted in awarded commercial electrical projects

• Experience with end-to-end bid process, including takeoffs, vendor outreach, scope review, pricing strategy, and proposal submission

• Familiarity with local Tucson/Arizona market, contractors, and plan rooms (e.g., public bids, GCs, private work)

• Experience building and managing vendor and subcontractor relationships to support competitive pricing

• Ability to level bids, identify gaps, and mitigate risk in scope and pricing

• Strong understanding of labor productivity, job costing, and margin targets

• Experience collaborating with operations teams to support project handoff and post-bid review

• Exposure to value engineering or alternate design proposals to improve competitiveness

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, small-team environment with evolving systems and processes

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Prepare accurate and competitive project estimates, typically within ±8–15% of final job cost

• Develop and deliver complete bid packages on time, including takeoffs, scope review, pricing, and proposal documentation

• Own and maintain organized bid tracking systems, including documentation, version control, and historical data for future reference

• Collaborate effectively with field leadership, vendors, and suppliers to validate scope, pricing, and constructability

• Contribute to profitable project acquisition by balancing competitiveness with margin awareness and risk identification

• Proactively research and identify bid opportunities aligned with company capabilities and growth goals (public and private work)

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, general contractors, and prospective clients to support long-term pipeline development

• Identify scope gaps, risks, and value engineering opportunities to strengthen bids and improve win potential

• Support smooth handoff from estimating to operations, ensuring clarity of scope, assumptions, and project requirements

Detailed performance metrics are established during onboarding and reviewed regularly as part of performance management evaluations.

Career Growth & Advancement Path

This role is designed for long-term growth within the company. High performers who demonstrate strong ownership, accuracy, and contribution to project wins may have the opportunity to advance into roles such as:

• Senior Electrical Estimator – Leading larger, more complex projects and overseeing estimating standards

• Project Manager – Managing awarded work from kickoff through completion, including budget, schedule, and client coordination

• Preconstruction Manager – Overseeing estimating strategy, bid pipeline, and preconstruction processes

• Operations Leadership Roles – Supporting broader company growth through team leadership, process development, and strategic execution

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

• Ability to review construction plans and technical documentation

Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in an office environment with periodic visits to construction job sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M&R Electrical, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Other Duties

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Duties may be modified or assigned as business needs evolve.