Change-Order Estimator - Electrical & Mechanical

Power Design; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design is seeking an Estimator – Change Order to prepare accurate estimates and cost analyses for project changes across multiple disciplines from our St. Petersburg, Florida headquarters.

You will support preconstruction and project teams by managing pricing adjustments, verifying scope changes, and ensuring financial accuracy through detailed estimating. Collaboration across departments drives accuracy and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or journeyman license with 2+ years estimating experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and Bluebeam; experienced with ConEST or Accubid.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; able to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed change order estimates for electrical, low voltage, mechanical, and specialty systems.
• Review design and construction documents to identify scope changes and quantify cost impacts.
• Use estimating software and databases to generate cost projections, takeoffs, and labor analyses.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to confirm constructability and labor needs.
• Perform pricing and cost analysis for materials, subcontractors, and labor to ensure profitability.
• Draft and review bid documents consistent with standards and client requirements.
• Support preconstruction and field operations with timely change order estimates.
• Provide cost-saving recommendations and process improvements.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and version control in estimating platforms.
• Mentor junior estimators and stay aligned with company values.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpret drawings

Communication skills

Collaboration

Prioritization

Financial awareness

Leadership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Journeyman’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

ConEST

Accubid

Job description

Power Design is seeking an Estimator – Change Order to prepare accurate estimates and cost analyses for project changes across multiple disciplines from our St. Petersburg, Florida headquarters.

You will support preconstruction and project teams by managing pricing adjustments, verifying scope changes, and ensuring financial accuracy through detailed estimating. Collaboration across departments drives accuracy and profitability.