Electrical Construction Estimator
United Electric Company
Job Description
Job Description
Electrical Construction Estimator
Company: United Electric Company
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time
About United Electric Company:
United Electric Company, founded in 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky is a prominent industrial electrical contractor specializing in power distribution, manufacturing, and hazardous location services. With over 63 years of experience, the company serves industrial, commercial and utility sectors, providing expertise in all types of electrical work, from industrial installations to automotive factories and commercial buildings. We also specialize in network cabling, storm restoration and electrical maintenance.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence, safety and teamwork. Join a company where your expertise drives success and your career can thrive.
Position Summary:
An electrical construction estimator is responsible for forecasting and calculating the total cost of electrical work for construction projects before work begins. By analyzing blueprints, technical specifications, and site conditions, they determine exact material, labor, and equipment expenses to help contractors submit competitive, profitable bids.
Key Responsibilities:
- The day-to-day responsibilities and tasks of the role include:
- Quantity Takeoffs: Measuring blueprints to quantify required supplies (conduit, wire, fixtures, switchboards, and outlets).
- Labor Forecasting: Estimating the specific man-hours required to install each part of the system based on local labor rates.
- Risk Assessment: Flagging potential scope gaps, hidden costs, or supply chain volatility before bid day.
- Local Permitting: Factoring in specific regulatory and carrying cost
- Own full project P&L performance, forecasting, and cost control
- Lead project planning, scheduling, procurement, and execution strategy
- Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks
- Lead and develop Project Managers, Coordinators, and field leadership
- Ensure projects meet United Electric’s standards for safety, quality, and performance
Qualifications:
- Experience in electrical construction project estimation on projects of $2 Million +
- Proven success managing large-scale or highly complex projects
- Strong financial acumen, forecasting, and cost-control expertise
- Deep understanding of contracts, change management, and risk mitigation
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capability
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience
Company Benefits:
United Electric Company offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits designed to support your career growth and well-being, including:
- Paid vacation time: 1 week after 90 days of employment
- Paid Personal Time Off (PTO): 6 days per year
- Company-paid health, dental, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Group Life insurance
- 401k with company match up to 4% after eligibility waiting period
- Company match for the Health Savings Account (HSA): $1.30 match for every $1.00 you contribute, up to the IRS maximum
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allocation after the first year waiting period
- Yearly Bonus Consideration
- Laptop and other necessary equipment
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
\nCompany Description About United Electric Company:
United Electric Company, founded in 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky is a prominent industrial electrical contractor specializing in power distribution, manufacturing, and hazardous location services. With over 63 years of experience, the company serves industrial, commercial and utility sectors, providing expertise in all types of electrical work, from industrial installations to automotive factories and commercial buildings. We also specialize in network cabling, storm restoration and electrical maintenance.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence, safety and teamwork.
Company Description
About United Electric Company:\r\nUnited Electric Company, founded in 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky is a prominent industrial electrical contractor specializing in power distribution, manufacturing, and hazardous location services. With over 63 years of experience, the company serves industrial, commercial and utility sectors, providing expertise in all types of electrical work, from industrial installations to automotive factories and commercial buildings. We also specialize in network cabling, storm restoration and electrical maintenance. \r\n\r\nAs we continue to grow, we’re looking for dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence, safety and teamwork.
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