Electrical Estimator

Dvorak LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dvorak, LLC, a leading heavy electrical construction firm in the Mid-Atlantic, seeks an Estimator to develop competitive cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects. The role collaborates with senior team members to ensure bids meet company standards, budgets, and schedules.

You will prepare estimates from documents, coordinate with architects, engineers, and owners, and manage subcontractor bids, while maintaining accurate cost data and bid campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction is required.
• Proficiency in Accubid, Excel; Bluebeam/On-Screen Takeoff/InSite a plus.
• Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical systems, and construction practices.
• Familiarity with CSI format and ability to read and interpret detailed plans.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates from preliminary to construction documents.
• Collaborate with Estimating Manager, architects, engineers, and owners within budget.
• Coordinate subcontractor bidding and scope reviews for accurate budgets.
• Analyze plan changes to identify impact on budgets and constructability.
• Utilize Accubid to manage bid campaigns, RFIs, and subcontractor communications.
• Review project documents to identify detailed scopes of work.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals for alignment with specs.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Analytical

Communication

Project coordination

Field experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

InSite

Job description

ABOUT US

Dvorak, LLC leads the way across the Mid-Atlantic region, building heavy and commercial electrical systems to the highest standards that modern construction demands. We are committed to maintaining long-term, positive customer relationships while providing opportunities for growth and development for our team members.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional heavy electrical construction services through our highly skilled team, a strong family-oriented culture, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

Our vision is to be recognized as the premier heavy electrical construction contracting company — setting the standard for excellence, collaboration, and reliability in the industry.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Estimator plays a key role in developing competitive and accurate cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects. This position is responsible for evaluating labor, materials, and project complexity to ensure that bids are comprehensive, competitive, and align with company standards. The Estimator collaborates closely with the Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, project teams, and subcontractors to support successful project planning and execution.

If you’re analytical, detail-driven, and ready to bring precision to every bid, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates based on preliminary, schematic, and construction documents
• Collaborate with the Estimating Manager, architects, engineers, and owners to develop plans and specifications within budget parameters
• Coordinate subcontractor bidding and scope reviews to support accurate, complete budgets
• Analyze plan overlays to identify changes or revisions affecting project budgets or constructability
• Utilize Accubid to manage bid campaigns, RFIs, and subcontractor communications
• Review project documents to identify detailed scopes of work across all relevant divisions
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals for alignment with project specifications
• Build and maintain subcontractor relationships through consistent communication and bid participation
• Maintain accurate trend cost data to support reliable budgeting on future projects
• Ensure compliance with local and state building codes, public funding standards, and minority subcontractor participation goals

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction (required)
• Proficiency in Accubid, Microsoft Excel, or other estimating tools (required); experience with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or InSite a plus
• Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical systems, and construction practices
• Familiarity with CSI format and ability to read and interpret detailed plans and specifications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Field experience preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, family-oriented culture with a strong commitment to safety and quality
• Opportunity to shape competitive bids on heavy electrical and commercial construction projects across the Mid-Atlantic
• Stable company with long-term career growth potential
• Competitive pay and benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year + bonus

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Dvorak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.