Electrical Construction Estimator - Design-Build Specialist

Bopat Electric; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 7% matching

Employer paid benefits

Paid PTO

Career development

Job summary

Bopat Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Estimator to support our Construction Division. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with design-build capabilities and NEC knowledge to prepare accurate cost estimates and ensure competitive bidding on complex electrical projects.

Office-based with occasional site visits, the candidate will coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and project teams to transition awarded projects to construction while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in electrical construction estimation.
• Journeyman Electrician License is considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of NEC and local codes.
• Prevailing wage/public works experience noted.
• Experience with design-build projects.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specs, and contracts to develop cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis using estimation software.
• Support design-build projects from concept through pricing.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for pricing and lead times.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client presentations.
• Apply NEC requirements to ensure code-compliant pricing.
• Collaborate with PMs and field ops to transition to construction.
• Support change orders and project modifications during construction.

Skills

5+ years experience

NEC knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Plan review

Design-build experience

Tools

McCormick

EMB

Conest

Job description

Bopat Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Estimator to support our Construction Division. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with design-build capabilities and NEC knowledge to prepare accurate cost estimates and ensure competitive bidding on complex electrical projects.

Office-based with occasional site visits, the candidate will coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and project teams to transition awarded projects to construction while maintaining