Construction Estimator

Esi Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Lima, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

ESI Electrical Contractors, Inc. seeks an Estimator with 2 years of technical or business degree and estimating experience to prepare bids for electrical projects in Ohio. This role requires understanding estimation processes and electrical construction fundamentals.

The candidate will perform quantity takeoffs, solicit quotes, review addenda, visit sites as needed, draft proposals, and participate in weekly estimating meetings to drive winning bids. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Completion of an electrical training program.
• Two years technical or business degree or equivalent combinations of education and estimating experience.
• Five years experience as electrical estimator preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical estimation of electrical projects from bid preparation through job close out documentation to the customer.
• Quantity takeoff entry into estimating software
• Solicitation and review vendor and subcontractor quotations
• Review and estimate addenda as required
• Visit site and/or attend site walk meeting.
• Initial review of contract if included in bid documents
• Draft and submit proposal documents
• Follow post bid closeout procedures
• Attend weekly estimating team meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Vendor quotations

Education

Electrical training

Technical degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.
Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Estimator with 2 years technical or business degree and estimating experience to submit estimates for bids

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an electrical training program
• Two years technical or business degree or equivalent combinations of education and estimating experience
• Five years experience as electrical estimator preferable

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Requires the knowledge of electrical construction theory.

Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrate conceptual estimates and financial analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical estimation of electrical projects from bid preparation through job close out documentation to the customer.
• Quantity takeoff entry into estimating software
• Solicitation and review vendor and subcontractor quotations
• review and estimate addenda as required
• Visit site and/or attend site walk meeting.
• Initial review of contract if included in bid documents
• Draft and submit proposal documents
• Follow post bid closeout procedures
• Attend weekly estimating team meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Electrical construction experience or construction management degree

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life
• Disabled/Veterans candidates encouraged to apply
• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• At this time, ESI is not sponsoring non-immigrants for work authorization. As such work authorization must be maintained for the duration of hire.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 09/11/2026

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH ESI

ESI Electrical Contractors is a proud partner in the growth and development of cities and communities across Ohio. We are always looking for motivated, hard-working people to join our team. Build Ohio while you build your career with us!

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