Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

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Electrical Estimator - Industrial / MEP Construction

Oak Ridge, TN 5/20/2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents for electrical systems.

* Develop complete estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing, ensuring alignment with project scope and schedule requirements.

* Collaborate with project management, operations, fabrication, and project controls teams to validate scope, constructability, and execution strategy.

* Solicit, evaluate, and assemble vendor and subcontractor pricing, ensuring competitiveness and completeness of all bid components.

* Participate in scope reviews, risk identification, and value engineering efforts to support competitive and accurate proposals.

* Prepare, present, and support change order proposals, including detailed cost breakdowns and coordination with clients for approval.

* Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to support ongoing business development and project success.

Skills and

Qualifications:

* Strong ability to interpret electrical construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.

* Proficiency with estimating software (Accubid, Autobid, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

* Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

* Ability to work collaboratively across teams while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

* Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven bid environments with shifting priorities.

Education and Experience:

* Minimum 3+ years of experience in electrical estimating within industrial or MEP construction.

* Experience preparing estimates for complex electrical systems, including power distribution, switch gear, controls, and mission-critical infrastructure.

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred Experience:

* Experience supporting hyperscale data center, mission-critical, or advanced industrial construction projects is strongly preferred.

* Experience estimating electrical scopes for large-scale, fast-track projects with high coordination requirements.

* Familiarity with EPC or design-build project environments, including integrated MEP scopes and multi-discipline coordination.

* Established relationships with electrical subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors within the region or industry.

Benefits Offered:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision

* 401K with Company Match

* STD, LTD, Voluntary Life benefits

* Paid Time off

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Apollo Mechanical Contractors "Apollo" ensures that no applicant for employment or employee of Apollo is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic any characteristic of his or her relatives, friends, or associates.

All employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.

Department Engineers Role Estimator Locations Oak Ridge

About Apollo Mechanical Contractors

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is a Native American-owned business that officially began operations in 1981 under the guidance and vision of owner Bruce Ratchford. Apollo is based in Kennewick, Washington, performing Full Mechanical projects across the United States and around the world. Apollo employs over 2000 people, with annual revenues of over $600 Million.

Apollo Sheet Metal officially began operations in 1981, building on a vision that originated in the mid-1970s by owner Bruce Ratchford. With a decade of experience and expertise in mechanical design and business management, Mr. Ratchford incorporated Apollo in Richland Washington, to serve the Tri-Cities' construction needs. Since 1981, Apollo has expanded its market to include locations across the United States and multiple countries.

Apollo has progressively grown larger than its original scope and has expanded its operations to specialize in mechanical construction for correctional facilities, hospitals, laboratories, high tech data centers, schools, and industrial facilities.

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