Electrical Estimator

The Estimator II independently develops accurate and competitive estimates for electrical service work, commercial construction projects, and defined scopes within mission critical/data center environments. This role is responsible for building complete pricing, defining scope, and ensuring estimates reflect actual field installation practices and productivity.

The Estimator II supports both high-volume service operations and structured bid work, requiring the ability to respond quickly to service requests while managing multiple bids. This position works directly with field leadership, service managers, and vendors to validate scope, pricing, and constructability, and plays a key role in delivering estimates that align with company profitability and execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

·       Independently perform quantity takeoffs from drawings for conduit, feeders, lighting, panels, devices, and low-

voltage/data systems

·       Prepare complete estimates for:

• Service work (T&M, troubleshooting, quoted jobs, maintenance agreements)
• Small-to-mid-size commercial construction projects

·       Review drawings, specifications, service tickets, and field input to fully define project scope

·       Develop labor estimates based on installation methods, site conditions, and productivity expectations

·       Build detailed material lists and pricing using vendor quotes and historical data

·       Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor quotes (e.g., trenching, directional boring, equipment setting)

·       Write clear scopes of work for subcontractors and internal execution teams

·       Respond to rapid-turn service pricing requests, often requiring same-day or next-day turnaround

·       Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies prior to bid submission

·       Attend pre-bid meetings and jobsite walkthroughs to validate scope and site conditions

·       Coordinate directly with:

·       Service managers

• Service managers
• Project managers
• Superintendents and field supervisors

·       Support project turnover by explaining estimate assumptions, labor strategy, and scope coverage to operations

·       Maintain and update cost databases, vendor relationships, and pricing benchmarks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: