Electrical Cost Estimator & Quantity Surveyor

B&D Industries, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with discretionary safe

Excellent health, dental, and vision

PTO

8 Paid holidays

Collaborative culture

Job summary

B&D Industries, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Electrical Cost Specialist to support front-end estimating and back-end cost management for electrical construction projects.

You will prepare quantity takeoffs, review drawings, develop estimates, and measure completed work against specifications. The role requires attention to detail, electrical construction knowledge, and strong communication to ensure accurate cost components across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Estimating, or a related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field may be preferred depending upon the level of estimating responsibility.
• 4+ years of relevant electrical construction, estimating, quantity surveying, cost analysis, or closely related experience may substitute for the preferred degree.
• Electrical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience reading electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents required.
• Experience with electrical estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and scope review preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical quantity takeoffs from construction, tender, and coordination drawings.
• Review drawings, specifications, contract documents, and tender documentation to identify applicable systems, components, exclusions, and missing information.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Quantities based on drawings and specifications.
• Calculate electrical material, labor, and related project costs.
• Review and measure executed work against project specifications and approved scope.
• Support Cost Value Reconciliation and ongoing project cost analysis.
• Analyze costs associated with repair, replacement, maintenance, and changes in project scope.
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations and assist with quotation comparisons and negotiations.
• Identify scope discrepancies and prepare questions or requests for clarification.
• Coordinate with project management, planning, procurement, finance, and other departments to obtain necessary cost and project documentation.
• Assist with risk assessment, value management, and cost-control activities.
• Support the preparation and coordination of shop drawings and coordination drawings.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Electrical construction

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

McCormick

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

CCS Candy

Job description

B&D Industries, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Electrical Cost Specialist to support front-end estimating and back-end cost management for electrical construction projects.

You will prepare quantity takeoffs, review drawings, develop estimates, and measure completed work against specifications. The role requires attention to detail, electrical construction knowledge, and strong communication to ensure accurate cost components across the project lifecycle.