Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Estimator for Large Industrial Projects

Position Summary

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to determine labor, material, and subcontractor costs. The estimator works closely with project managers, vendors, and clients to ensure bids are complete, competitive, and aligned with company profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to prepare detailed cost estimates

• Perform quantity take-offs for electrical systems including power, lighting, low voltage, and specialty systems

• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing

• Calculate labor hours, material costs, equipment, overhead, and profit margins

• Prepare and submit competitive bid proposals within deadlines

• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required

• Collaborate with project management to ensure smooth handoff of awarded projects

• Maintain updated pricing databases and cost history records

• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness

• Assist in contract review and scope clarification

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical estimating (commercial preferred)

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, NEC codes, and construction practices

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents

• Proficiency in estimating software (Accubid, CONEST, McCormick, Bluebeam, or similar)

• Strong math and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Experience with Design-Build projects is a plus

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma required

• Electrical trade background or field experience preferred, Minimum 10 years in electrical estimating of design build projects and project management.

Work Environment

• Office-based with occasional job site visits

• May require tight deadlines during bid periods

Primary Responsibilities:

• Bidding small to medium projects
• Estimating using blueprints
• Estimating based on site visit
• Managing multiple estimating projects
• Organizing jobs and meeting deadlines
• Managing customers and building a customer base

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Communication and organization skills
• Self-starter, self-managed
• Displays honesty and integrity
• Motivated work ethic
• Ability to estimate using software
• Microsoft Office and other computer skills

Drug test and background check will be conducted.

Capital City Electrical Services is a full-service commercial, industrial and residential contractor, founded in 2006 delivering "A Constant Current of Excellence."

Company Description

Capital City Electrical Services is a full-service commercial, industrial and residential contractor, founded in 2006 delivering "A Constant Current of Excellence."