Electrical Estimator Job Golden area,Colorado USA,Engineering

Description

Date posted:August 5, 2026

Pay:$ - $ per year

Introduction

Ethos is a growth-oriented company, providing commercial and industrial electrical services and construction management services to our customers in the commercial, renewables energy, and telecom sectors. We are passionate about driving impact and finding solutions that create amazing outcomes for our customers, our employees, and Ethos. We refer to this “win-win-win” concept as “the Ethos way”.

We are searching for an analytical, detail-oriented Electrical Estimator who specializes in commercial and industrial electrical systems, thrives with customers, wants to make an impact and drive growth, and will live the Ethos Way. Buckle up!

Summary Responsibilities

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for leading the end-to-end electrical bidding process, from opportunity definition and scoping through to quote delivery and closing opportunities. This role has five major components:

Bid and preconstruction management: manage the complete bidding process, including clarifying work scope, managing subcontractors, completing costing, developing pricing and terms, and working through bid support documentation and customer contract details to ensure bid compliance.

Develop detailed costing (including material takeoffs and labor estimates):
Conduct rigorous plan and specification reviews to develop accurate material estimates / bills of materials, labor, equipment, and testing estimates.

Value engineering and risk mitigation: identify design improvements and optimizations and propose workarounds to constructability challenges or excessively stringent specs to maximize value without compromising safety or quality. Offer alternative to customers to increase win rate and improve margins.

Successfully transition projects to operations post-order: collaborate closely with ops team to ensure they understand the specifications and scope, Ethos’ build strategy, and key vendor, materials, and labor estimates.

Develop trusted commercial relationships – work with customer through entire bid process to build strong and trusted relationship and obtain critical information to improve quote competitiveness. Under direction of electrical division leader, take lead sales role at specific accounts and generate quote opportunities.

Opportunity qualification: assess incoming bid invitations to determine whether commercial and industrial projects fit company expertise, capacity, and strategic growth goals.
Plan and specification analysis: read and accurately interpret complex commercial/industrial construction drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical specifications. Attend bid walks. Research applicable codes or requirements for specific jurisdictions and reach out to AHJs for clarifications and developing relationships.
Management bid process: develop bid strategies including self-perform vs. sub-contract elements, manage timeline and submittals processes, and develop high level execution plan and schedule concepts.
Quantity takeoffs/BOMs: quantify all necessary materials (conduits, wiring, panels, switch gear, transformers, fixtures) through electronic or manual takeoffs. Develop draft bill of materials for quick review and release after order.
Subcontractor and supplier coordination: solicit, review, and level subcontractor quotes and supplier pricing to ensure competitive and comprehensive bid packages.
Labor and cost modeling: develop labor estimates, including key activities and labor breakdown, crew sizing and schedule/duration, supervision, testing requirements and costs, equipment rentals, risk levels, and necessary contingency.
Value engineering: partner with clients, designers, and vendors to provide viable cost-saving alternatives, budget adjustments, and systems selections during pre-construction.
Bid assembly and handoff: compile complete, professional bid packages and conduct thorough post-bid transition meetings with field operations teams upon project award.
Apply pricing and manage internal quote review processes: apply Ethos pricing standards and make recommended adjustments based on project risk, strategic importance, customer coaching, etc. Work…