Assistant Electrical Estimator

The Assistant Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates and proposals for electrical, pathways, and infrastructure construction projects. This position reviews project requirements, performs quantity takeoffs, develops labor and material costs, obtains subcontractor and supplier pricing, and identifies scope requirements, assumptions, exclusions, and potential risks.

The Estimator works closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, vendors, and subcontractors to develop complete and competitive bids and support a smooth transition from estimating to project execution.

• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, bid instructions, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Develop estimates using estimating software, spreadsheets, historical cost data, and other resources.
• Determine labor hours, productivity assumptions, material quantities, equipment needs, and subcontractor requirements.
• Evaluate project scope, construction methods, schedules, and site conditions that may affect cost.
• Prepare accurate and complete estimates within established bid deadlines.

• Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Compare pricing and confirm proposals are aligned with project scope.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and potential cost risks.
• Coordinate with Procurement regarding material pricing, availability, substitutions, and lead times.
• Prepare bid summaries, pricing worksheets, proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with value-engineering opportunities and alternative pricing options.

• Work with Estimator to understand customer requirements, bid strategy, and proposal expectations.
• Coordinate with Engineering to confirm technical requirements and design assumptions.
• Work with Estimator, Operations and Project Management to validate labor, productivity, scheduling, and constructability assumptions.
• Coordinate with Contracts regarding commercial requirements, exclusions, and contractual considerations.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and customer meetings as needed.

• Assist Project Managers and Estimators with pricing change orders, scope revisions, and additional work.
• Review project performance against estimating assumptions when requested.
• Assist with project handoff by communicating estimating assumptions, scope, exclusions, and other relevant information.

• Maintain organized estimating files, bid documentation, pricing information, and historical cost data.
• Track bid status, results, and relevant market or pricing information.
• Maintain current knowledge of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Follow established estimating procedures, approval requirements, and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with electrical, commercial construction, or related project-based industries preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of construction methods, labor productivity, material costs, and project pricing.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to…