Senior Electrical Estimator

Overview

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety at Kelso Industries and Icon Electric

We’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to be part of a team built on PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, and SAFETY.

• PARTNERSHIP means we work together with trust, loyalty, and an owner mindset, always striving for win-win outcomes.
• INNOVATION drives us to think differently and create real value in everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE pushes us to set high expectations and deliver exceptional results.
• SAFETY is our foundation—both physical and psychological safety matter every single day.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career, be valued for who you are, and contribute to something meaningful, we’d love to have you on our team.

The Kelso Industries company is comprised of 26 (and growing) market-leading operating companies with over 2,600 employees that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation’s preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients—including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States—with reliable, innovative service.

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Senior Electrical Estimator

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Type: Full-Time | Onsite / Hybrid (as applicable)

Icon Electric is a leading electrical contractor serving the Greater Phoenix market with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and execution across commercial and industrial projects. Our estimating team plays a critical role in securing profitable work and setting projects up for success from day one.

Icon Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role that partners closely with operations, vendors, and leadership throughout the preconstruction process.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical estimating skills, sound judgment around risk and scope, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
• Perform complete takeoffs from drawings and specifications
• Analyze bid documents to identify scope gaps, risk items, assumptions, and exclusions
• Develop conceptual and preliminary budgets for projects in early design
• Lead value engineering and cost-optimization discussions
• Solicit, review, and level vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Attend site walks and pre-bid meetings as required
• Prepare clear scope letters and bid documentation
• Collaborate with operations during preconstruction handoff
• Support change order pricing and post-bid reviews
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors, clients, and internal teams

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience in commercial and/or industrial construction
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, labor factors, and construction means & methods
• Experience estimating multi-million-dollar projects
• Proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam, Excel, and standard estimating tools
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and one-line diagrams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and professional judgment

• Field background (Journeyman, Foreman, or Superintendent experience)
• Experience with design-build or negotiated work
• Prior experience reviewing or mentoring junior estimators

• Compensation:
  Competitive and commensurate with experience, with bonus potential
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Relocation assistance available for qualified out-of-state candidates

• Stable backlog and consistent project flow
• Estimating team with strong operational partnership
• Hands-on role with real influence on…