Electrical Estimator

Description

The Electrical Estimator develops accurate cost-competitive and technically compliant estimates that support HBS sales objectives. The role interprets customer requirements; prepares detailed labor material and equipment estimates; validates supplier and subcontractor pricing; identifies scope technical and commercial risks; and produces clear proposal deliverables for large and complex pursuits.

• Review customer requests for proposal specifications drawings single-line diagrams schedules addenda and other bid documents; summarize customer requirements and prepare requests for information.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and bills of quantity for electrical labor materials and equipment including cable conduit supports panels switchgear transformers circuit breakers grounding testing and related installation activities as applicable to the project scope.
• Develop labor estimates using appropriate labor units crew compositions wage rates productivity factors overtime and shift assumptions supervision requirements and project-specific installation conditions.
• Estimate material equipment freight taxes permits testing temporary works mobilization engineering and other direct and indirect costs required by the bid.
• Define estimate assumptions inclusions exclusions clarifications and risk factors; prepare estimate summaries cost breakdowns and proposal documentation supporting bid submission requirements.
• Use approved estimating and digital take-off tools cost databases assemblies and historical information to produce accurate traceable and consistent estimates.
• Develop RFQ packages and scopes of work for suppliers and subcontractors; solicit evaluate and compare quotations for technical compliance scope completeness commercial alignment and cost competitiveness.
• Analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations identify pricing and scope variances assess estimating risks and communicate recommended cost positions assumptions and contingencies to stakeholders.
• Support value engineering and alternative-solution development to optimize project costs while maintaining compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical construction methods labor productivity material pricing applicable codes and standards and regional installation practices.
• Travel to project sites or attend site walks when required for a pursuit.

You Must Have

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical estimating electrical contracting construction pre-bid activity or a comparable role. For a senior-level appointment substantial experience estimating medium-to-large or complex projects is preferred.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings specifications and contract documents and to prepare detailed labor material and equipment estimates.
• Knowledge of electrical systems materials construction methods and applicable electrical and safety codes including the NEC and relevant local requirements for the roles location.
• Experience developing RFQ packages and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Knowledge of pre-sales and bid processes including scope development risk identification value engineering and proposal preparation.
• Ability to deliver assigned estimates to agreed quality standards budgets and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to project sites or attend site walks when required for a pursuit.

We Value

• A degree technical diploma recognized electrical trade qualification or certification in Electrical Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Equivalent directly relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience supporting large complex or mission-critical projects such as commercial buildings healthcare facilities industrial facilities infrastructure or data centers.
• Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution power controls fire security communications or other low-voltage systems relevant to HBS pursuits.
• Experience estimating at different levels of design maturity including conceptual budgetary design-development and firm-bid stages.
• Knowledge of Honeywell and competitor building automation systems and the electrical contractor ecosystem.
• Experience maintaining historical cost information and participating in post-bid or post-project estimate reviews.
• Ability to coordinate across functions geographic regions and time zones while balancing speed and accuracy.
• Lean Six Sigma Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or comparable estimating credentials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with digital take-off or specialist electrical estimating software.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary leading-edge work and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts EAP and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave Paid Time Off (for vacation personal business sick time and parental leave) and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Month Day 2026.