Estimator - Commercial Electrical

Job Summary

Full‑time Electrical Estimator for commercial construction projects.

• Analyze blueprints to determine wire lengths, outlet placement, and compliance with electrical codes.
• Determine the amount, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for each project.
• Determine the amount of labor required to complete each project.
• Determine the potential profitability of projects to assist management in bidding decisions.
• Update cost databases to reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.
• Evaluate labor and material costs to choose between construction and subcontracting.
• Build cost estimates by analyzing materials and labor for projects.
• Analyze waste and delays, propose solutions to minimize impact.
• Identify project risks, develop production schedules.
• Prepare work guidelines and design distribution systems for new clients.
• Liaise and communicate with customers, recommend locations, wire, and transformer sizes.
• Review building plans to determine electrical needs.
• Review supplier costs, negotiate best prices.
• Maintain cost databases and outline common costs for future estimates.

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Highly organized with solid time‑management abilities.
• Detail oriented.

• Experience in the Commercial Electrical field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Certification through ASPE or AACE is advantageous.

• Competitive wages: $40,000 to $48,000 annual salary.
• Performance bonus and end‑of‑year bonus.
• Travel per diem.

• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances.
• 6 paid holidays, 1 floating paid day.
• Paid vacation.
• FEAT program sponsorship / tuition paid by company.

• Monday to Friday.