Electrical Estimator Goldsboro NC

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

POSITION: Electrical Estimator
LOCATION: Goldsboro, NC
WORK TYPE: On-Site
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5 years + Experience in Electrical Estimating Required
SALARY: Competitive, Based on Experience
JOB TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Electrical Estimator will analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and project documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, labor, material, and equipment estimates for electrical construction projects. 
• The position will support bid preparation, project planning, subcontractor coordination, compliance, and successful handoff to project and field management. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety & Risk Management

• Prepare bids with a safety-first mindset. 
• Follow all company safety requirements and fleet driving policies. 
• Review projects for applicable regulatory and safety requirements, including OSHA and NC DENR standards. 

Bid Management & Estimating

• Track potential projects and coordinate the ordering of plans and specifications. 
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposal documents to determine project scope. 
• Attend pre-bid meetings and prepare questions for owner clarification. 
• Assist with plan deposits, bid bonds, and bid proposal preparation. 
• Develop bid strategies that meet applicable DBE/MBE/WBE requirements. 
• Analyze pre-bid activities for regulatory and project compliance. 
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and specification reviews. 
• Prepare accurate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overall project estimates. 
• Develop subcontractor scopes of work. 
• Coordinate utility locates and exploratory digging when required. 
• Complete post-bid reviews. 
• Lead project handoff meetings with project and field management. 

PROJECT PLANNING & DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Prepare crew sheets with appropriate labor, equipment, and production requirements. 
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and supplier lists. 
• Develop project schedules to support completion on time and within budget. 
• Create, update, and manage project schedules in coordination with General and Site Superintendents. 
• Work with project teams and subcontractors to establish work plans, responsibilities, and scopes of authority. 
• Monitor project quality control requirements. 
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and engineer meetings. 
• Develop subcontractor and purchase order scopes. 
• Support successful project closeout. 

LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

• Anticipate project challenges and develop practical, solution-focused responses. 
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards. 
• Coach, mentor, and train jobsite personnel as needed. 
• Build strong working relationships with vendors, field personnel, subcontractors, and project management teams. 
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to other estimators. 
• Promote a collaborative, safety-focused work environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS / IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
• Previous experience in electrical estimating. 
• Strong understanding of electrical construction estimating and project documentation. 
• Ability to prepare detailed scopes of work. 
• Experience with pricing, purchasing, negotiating, and preparing purchase orders for materials and equipment. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications. 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and related office applications. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. 
• Ability to plan, collaborate, prioritize, and resolve conflicts effectively. 
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required. 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to work effectively with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. 
• Strong commitment to safety and a “Safe Work or No Work” mindset. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Electrical construction estimating. 
• Quantity takeoffs and cost estimating. 
• Construction drawings and specifications. 
• Labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing. 
• Scope development and bid preparation. 
• Bid bonds and proposal documentation. 
• Project scheduling. 
• Purchase orders and procurement. 
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
• Construction project documentation and closeout. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily onsite in Goldsboro, NC. 
• Regular interaction with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and owners. 
• May require attendance at pre-bid meetings, project meetings, and jobsite visits. 
• Must comply with applicable safety requirements and maintain a safe driving record. 
• Work may involve construction site conditions and exposure to typical jobsite hazards. 

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Medical insurance. 
• Dental insurance. 
• Vision insurance. 
• 401(k) retirement plan. 
• Paid maternity leave. 
• Paid paternity leave. 
• Tuition assistance. 
• Disability insurance. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time, onsite position based in Goldsboro, North Carolina. 
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required. 
• Position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and client service. 
• Equal employment opportunity employer.