Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Position Overview

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for residential and commercial electrical projects. This role works closely with company leadership, field electricians, and suppliers to ensure projects are properly scoped, competitively priced, and profitable.

The estimator plays a key role in helping the company pursue new work opportunities and maintain strong project margins.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a hands‑on, detail‑driven electrical estimator who takes ownership from start to finish. You don’t wait for direction—you seek out opportunities, solve problems, and take pride in winning work that is both competitive and profitable. You are comfortable operating in a small, fast‑paced environment where accountability is high, systems are evolving, and your contributions directly impact the company’s growth. You value accuracy, follow‑through, and relationships, and you’re motivated by the opportunity to build, improve, and grow alongside the business.

Compensation

Salary Range: $62,000 – $73,000 annually depending on experience.

This role may include eligibility for future performance‑based bonuses and benefit enhancements tied to company growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical field experience, with at least 2–3 years in commercial projects
• 2+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in small to mid‑sized contracting environments
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, specifications, and construction drawings
• Working knowledge of electrical materials, methods, and installation practices across commercial scopes
• Proficiency in estimating software such as EBM or comparable platforms (e.g., Accubid, McCormick, Vision)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and organized takeoffs, bid summaries, and proposals
• Solutions‑oriented mindset, with the ability to identify issues and propose practical, cost‑effective approaches
• Self‑starter who can manage priorities, meet deadlines, and operate with limited oversight
• Demonstrated ability to research and identify bid opportunities independently, including navigating plan rooms and public/private bid sources
• Demonstrated contribution to successful bids, with the ability to discuss past projects, bid strategy, and outcomes (e.g., win rates, awarded projects, or scope responsibility)

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Bidding

• Review plans, specifications, and scope documents
• Perform complete electrical takeoffs
• Calculate labor hours and material costs
• Request and evaluate supplier quotes
• Prepare and submit bid proposals
• Track bid results and maintain estimate records
• Create all bids using electrical estimating software
• Submit, track and manage all RFIs and change orders

Project Setup

• Create job cost budgets for awarded projects
• Coordinate with office and field staff on project scope
• Assist with procurement of materials

Vendor Coordination

• Maintain relationships with electrical suppliers
• Identify pricing advantages and cost efficiencies
• Assist in ordering materials

Software & Technical Skills - Preferred experience with:

• Electrical estimating software (e.g., Accubid, McCormick, Con Est, or similar)
• Microsoft Excel

• Digital plan review or takeoff tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of independently leading estimates that resulted in awarded commercial electrical projects
• Experience with end‑to‑end bid process, including takeoffs, vendor outreach, scope review, pricing strategy, and proposal submission
• Familiarity with local Tucson/Arizona market, contractors, and plan rooms (e.g., public bids, GCs, private work)
• Experience building and managing vendor and subcontractor relationships to support competitive pricing
• Ability to level bids, identify gaps, and mitigate risk in scope and pricing
• Strong understanding of labor productivity, job costing, and margin targets
• Experience collaborating with operations teams to support project handoff and post