Electrical Estimator

SitelogIQ, Inc.; Allentown, Harrisburg (Lehigh County, Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K

Flex time off

12 paid holidays

DEI affinity groups

Job summary

SitelogIQ is seeking an Electrical Estimator to estimate construction projects ranging from $2M to $70M in K-12, higher education, municipal, healthcare, and other commercial sectors. You will prepare bid packages, issue bid documents, and manage subcontractor responses across divisions.

The role requires travel up to 20% for site visits and meetings with clients and design teams. Knowledge of local subcontractors and materials, and strong cost data management are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience in electrical project management or estimating (6–8 years).
• Proficiency with MS Office and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and technology estimating for commercial and K-12 projects across design stages.
• Read construction documents including architectural and electrical.
• Provide value engineering and life-cycle cost analysis.
• Coordinate design efforts with Preconstruction Manager, Engineers and Developers.
• Engage with architects and engineers to develop scope and project requirements.
• Provide input on electrical portions of construction schedules.
• Update estimating database with current costs using vendor quotes and bid results.
• Assist with marketing opportunities and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bid management

Reading drawings

MS Office

Collaboration with teams

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

As an Electrical Estimator, you are responsible for estimating construction projects in various market segments ranging in size from $2M to $70M. Market segments could include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Municipal, Healthcare, and other Commercial Construction Projects. Typical responsibilities may include providing new bid setup, issuance of bid documents, tracking subcontractor responses, keeping subcontractor database up to date, bidding all construction divisions, keeping estimating statistics, and pricing change orders.

Occasional travel is required for this role, including [e.g., site visits, client meetings, conferences]. Travel is typically regional and may account for up to 20% of the time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide electrical and technology estimating for commercial and K-12 projects. Progress estimates will include conceptual, programmatic, schematic, design development and construction document estimates.
• Read and understand construction documents including architectural and electrical.
• Provide value engineering, life-cycle cost analysis and facility studies.
• Provide constructability reviews of drawings and specifications
• Coordinate design efforts with the Preconstruction Manager, Engineers and Developers.
• Engage with architects and engineers to develop scope and project requirements
• Provide input on the electrical portion of construction schedules
• Review and provide edits for division 0 and 1 front end specifications relating to electrical work.
• Assist in developing written scopes of work for hard bid and design build projects
• Solicit electrical bids for agency CM and energy projects
• Review and evaluate electrical bids
• Be part of a team that will develop performance contract work
• Update estimating database with current costs based on vendor quotes and bid results
• Perform scope reviews and buyout; writes subcontracts with complete scopes.
• Perform electrical on-site inspections to confirm scope details and resolve constructability issues.
• Provide electrical support and troubleshooting for our field staff.
• Assist with marketing opportunities
• Represent the company in a professional manor with clients, design professionals and contractors.
• Strive for complete client satisfaction
• Track bid results to identify market trends
• Evaluate additional project factors like labor needs, lead times, potential setbacks, and budgets.
• Maintain cost estimating data based including soliciting updated pricing from various material vendors and contractors
• Ensure proper productivity rates and mark-ups are incorporated into the database.
• Research new or unfamiliar materials and methos as appropriate to ensure accurate cost estimates
• Work with Preconstruction Manger to prepare instruction to bidders, bid form, and other bid solicitation information, as required.
• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Attend design meetings, coordination meetings, and the pre-bid meeting as required.
• Maintain and update master Division 1 contract documents for CM and GESA projects as it relates to electrical trades

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field or hands-on experience in electrical trades preferred.
• Proficient in reading and understanding e;ectrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Electrical project management or estimating.
• Minimum 2-5 years electrical estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of the local subcontracting community and vendors who supply building products.
• Proficiency with all MS Office Products as well as computer software programs used in estimating.
• A valid driver's license is required for travel related to job duties. Access to a reliable vehicle may be necessary.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks required by PA public schools

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position is performed at active construction sites and requires frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. The role involves walking on uneven ground, climbing ladders, and operating around heavy machinery. The noise level is typically loud, and the employee may be exposed to dust, debris, and hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety vests, and steel-toed boots must be worn as required.

This role requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods, and perform tasks that require bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work hours may include early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends depending on project timelines. Travel to various job sites within Allentown is required.

We offer a highly competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401K
• Flex time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Opportunities to drive our DE&I efforts by joining our affinity groups, Veterans and Allies Leadership Organization, or Women Inspiring & Strengthening Everyone
• Opportunities to give back to our local communities through organized events or fundraisers

More About SitelogIQ

At SitelogIQ, we're focused on creating a great environment for our team first so that it is more energizing and rewarding to focus on creating great customer experience. That’s what we call a win-win.

We partner with clients in K-12, higher ed, government, healthcare, multifamily housing, and industry to optimize energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, address lighting, and improve the customer experience. With offices across the country, it’s rewarding to make a difference in the communities where our teammates live and work.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job posting is a summary of the typical functions and responsibilities of this position and the duties described are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. There may be other duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned. Management reserves the right to add, modify or change the duties of this position and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

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