Electrical Estimator

gpac; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance package

401K

Paid vacation

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

GPAC is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join a local electrical contractor’s team in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on preparing proposals, taking-offs, and comprehensive cost estimating for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with Accubid, McCormick, or Conest, and strong cost-control knowledge. Familiarity with client interaction and deadline-driven work is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience with an electrical contractor.
• Experience with Accubid, McCormick, or Conest estimating software.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations, estimating techniques, and cost control.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and estimating systems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Stable work history.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required estimate details.
• Estimate electrical work for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs to verify project requirements.
• Perform complete take-offs for electrical scope of work.
• Maintain detailed estimate documentation, including supplier pricing and historical cost data.
• Support other departments as needed, including assisting with estimates in related disciplines.
• Analyze design options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Interface with clients on bid-walks and provide estimating support to field operations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Cost analysis

Client interface

Education

College degree in related field

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

Conest

Job description

Gpac is a national executive search firm specializing in recruitment for the electrical construction industry. We have been retained by a local electrical contractor in the area to find an Electrical Estimator to join their team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Bonus potential
• Health insurance package
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required estimate details
• Estimate electrical work for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs to verify project requirements
• Perform complete take-offs for electrical scope of work
• Maintain detailed estimate documentation, including supplier pricing and historical cost data
• Support other departments as needed, including assisting with estimates in related disciplines
• Analyze design options and recommend cost-effective solutions
• Interface with clients on bid-walks and provide estimating support to field operations
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience with an electrical contractor
• Experience with Accubid, McCormick, or Conest estimating software
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations, estimating techniques, and cost control
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and estimating systems
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
• Stable work history
• Previous management or supervisory experience is a plus

Preferred But Not Required

• College degree in a related field

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.