Electrical Construction Estimator: Complex Projects & Growth

McKinstry; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,870 - 128,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Profit-sharing plan

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

McKinstry is hiring an Electrical Construction Estimator to join a growing team in the Pacific Northwest. The role focuses on developing accurate estimates for electrical, low voltage, and related systems on large-scale projects, leveraging provide schematic and design information.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of electrical construction estimating, proficiency in Takeoff software, and strong collaboration with engineering, sales, and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience estimating electrical construction projects.
• Ability to read schematic and design drawings and translate to estimates.
• Proficiency with estimation software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop project cost estimates based on schematic or detailed designs.
• Perform detailed takeoffs in estimation software.
• Maintain estimation databases and cost histories.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotes and clarify exclusions.
• Develop initial budgets with or without drawings/specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations to identify risks.
• Assist in RFP development for subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead bid walks and communicate project estimates to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior estimators and maintain bid logs.

Skills

Electrical construction estimating

Estimation collaboration

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Tools

Trimble

Livecount

AccuBid Enterprise

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

McKinstry is hiring an Electrical Construction Estimator to join a growing team in the Pacific Northwest. The role focuses on developing accurate estimates for electrical, low voltage, and related systems on large-scale projects, leveraging provide schematic and design information.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of electrical construction estimating, proficiency in Takeoff software, and strong collaboration with engineering, sales, and operations.