*Commercial Electrical Estimator* in Gainesville

Energy Jobline ZR; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Stable pipeline of work

Long-term growth opportunities

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnered with a growing electrical contractor seeking an Electrical Estimator to join its team. The role blends strong estimating skills with hands-on field knowledge for design-build, tenant improvements, service, and commercial construction projects.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of electrical construction experience, understand electrical systems and costs, and excel at communicating with customers and internal teams to develop accurate budgets and bids.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical construction experience.
• Experience estimating commercial electrical projects.
• Ability to estimate projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with design-build projects and conceptual estimating.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, installation methods, labor productivity, and material costs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and proposals for commercial electrical projects (tenant improvements, restaurant builds, design-build).
• Conduct site walks and collaborate with customers to develop budgets and conceptual estimates.
• Review drawings, specs, and project requirements to produce accurate bids and pricing.
• Assist with value engineering and design-build solutions during preconstruction.
• Work with project managers, field personnel, and estimating team to ensure successful execution.
• Support negotiated and competitive bid opportunities.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Field experience

Commercial projects

Independent estimating

Design-build

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

EBM

Accubid

OST

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionElectrical EstimatorCommercial Electrical Construction

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnered with a growing and well-established electrical contractor that is actively seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its team.

This opportunity is ideal for an estimator who combines strong estimating skills with hands‑on field knowledge and enjoys working on design‑build, tenant improvement, service, and commercial construction projects. The company has a strong backlog of work, long‑standing customer relationships, and a collaborative team environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare estimates and proposals for commercial electrical projects ranging from tenant improvements and restaurant build‑outs to larger design‑build projects.
• Conduct site walks and collaborate directly with customers to develop budgets and conceptual estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to produce accurate bids and pricing.
• Assist with value engineering and design‑build solutions during preconstruction.
• Work closely with project managers, field personnel, and the estimating team to ensure successful project execution.
• Support both negotiated and competitive bid opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of electrical construction experience .
• Previous electrical field experience strongly .
• Experience estimating commercial electrical projects.
• Ability to estimate projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with design‑build projects and conceptual estimating.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, installation methods, labor productivity, and material costs.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Software Experience

• Electrical Bid Manager (EBM)
• Accubid
• On‑Screen Takeoff (OST)
• Similar electrical estimating platforms

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $110,000 - $140,000+
• Competitive benefits package
• Stable pipeline of work
• Long‑term growth opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This company values practical field knowledge and is looking for someone who understands how projects are actually built—not just how they're estimated. If you enjoy working directly with customers, solving problems during preconstruction, and helping shape projects from concept through completion, this could be an excellent fit.