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Job Title: Electrical Estimator
Compensation:
- Electrical Estimator: Approximately $80,000
- Senior Electrical Estimator: Approximately $90,000
- Flexible based on experience and overall fit
Key Skills: Electrical Estimating, Commercial Electrical Construction, Electrical Drawings, Takeoffs, Bidding, Cost Estimation, Labor & Material Calculations, Preconstruction, Electrical Project Management, Field Experience
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team in Wilson, NC.
This opportunity is ideal for a professional who combines hands-on electrical field experience with estimating expertise. The strongest candidates will understand the full lifecycle of electrical construction projects, from installation and field execution to estimating, bidding, and preconstruction planning.
We are open to candidates from several backgrounds, including experienced Electrical Estimators, Senior Electrical Estimators, Electrical Project Managers transitioning into estimating, and electrical field leaders with estimating experience.
Why Join Us?
- Join an established electrical contractor with long-term growth opportunities
- Work on commercial electrical construction projects
- Leverage both field experience and estimating expertise in a high-impact role
- Collaborate with experienced project and construction professionals
- Opportunity for continued professional growth and expanded responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate electrical estimates for commercial construction projects
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, and bid documents
- Perform detailed electrical takeoffs and calculate labor, material, and equipment costs
- Develop competitive bids and project proposals
- Analyze project scope, schedules, specifications, and requirements
- Identify potential challenges and constructability concerns before project execution
- Collaborate with project managers, field teams, clients, and internal stakeholders
- Utilize field experience to improve estimate accuracy and project outcomes
- Support preconstruction planning, budgeting, and project handoff processes
- Maintain organized estimating documentation and project records
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of electrical field experience
- Minimum 2 years of electrical estimating experience
- Experience with commercial electrical construction projects
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
- Experience preparing estimates, bids, and proposals
- Strong understanding of electrical installation methods and project execution
Preferred:
- Senior Electrical Estimator experience
- Commercial electrical contractor background
- Experience estimating complete electrical scopes
- Electrical Project Manager/Estimator experience
- Electrical Superintendent or field leadership experience transitioning into estimating
- Experience with design-build and negotiated projects
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