Estimator

Job Title: EstimatorJob Description

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial work. This role involves reviewing project plans, specifications, and proposals to determine the scope of work, materials, labor, and equipment needed. The Electrical Estimator works closely with project managers, engineers, vendors, and clients to ensure estimates are complete, cost-effective, and aligned with company standards. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of electrical systems, codes, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect data to estimate costs for current and future projects.

• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, project managers, foremen, and general contractors to discuss and formulate estimates and issues found in the bidding process.

• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, costs, materials, and labor estimates.

• Confer with project managers on all change orders, ASIs, bulletins, etc., for pricing on all ongoing projects.

• Confer with project managers on small project pricing.

• Track all projects bid and prepare weekly reports for management.

• Attend pre-bid meetings as needed.

• Perform takeoffs.

• Send out RFQs to suppliers.

• Input takeoff into estimating programs.

• Review quotes from suppliers.

• Input quotes into estimating programs.

• Update all pricing as needed in the estimating program.

• Finalize bids and prepare paperwork for review with management.

• Type proposals and send them out to general contractors.

• Follow up with bids.

• Job setup.

• Prepare AIA schedule of values.

• Assist with award of packages.

• Assist with material purchases.

• Conduct project turnover meetings.

• Price change orders.

• Price ASIs and/or bulletins.

• Conduct post-construction meetings.

Essential Skills

• Estimation

• Construction estimating

• Change orders

• Pre-construction

• Associates degree in electrical engineering or 2 years equivalent experience

• 2 3 years in construction estimating

• Strong process and technical knowledge

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt easily to change

• Team player, ability to work effectively across functional lines

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, organization, and follow-through skills

• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical estimating experience is strongly recommended

Work Environment

The position is mainly in-office with some site visits required. The company offers an ESOP program, where employees receive stock after one year with the firm. After completing a 90-day probationary period, full-time employees receive 100% paid single medical insurance benefits, competitive dental, vision, and life insurance, along with company-paid holidays. Employees are eligible to contribute to their 401K from day one, with company matching after a year of service.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Zanesville, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

ESOP Company - get stock after 1 year with firm After completing a 90-day probationary period we offer the following benefits to our full-time employees. 100% paid Single, medical insurance benefits, competitive dental, vision and life insurance along with company paid holidays. You are eligible to contribute to your 401K day one, however, after a year of service, the company match kicks in.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Zanesville,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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