Electrical Estimator

Yellowstone Local; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Take-home truck provided

Gas card for work travel

Ongoing training and resources

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Yellowstone Local represents McBride Lighting & Electrical Services in Colorado, seeking an Electrical Estimator to support small to mid-sized residential and commercial electrical projects. You will attend bid meetings, review drawings, prepare estimates, and develop competitive pricing.

You will analyze costs, use estimating software, and collaborate with PMs to ensure accurate bids and successful preconstruction planning within NEC and local codes. 3–5 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of electrical estimating and electrical construction experience.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate project estimates, electrical bids, cost estimates, and takeoffs.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local building codes.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license with a good motor vehicle record.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Attend bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and pre-bid conferences.
• Review RFPs, electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and schematics to determine project scope.
• Prepare detailed and accurate electrical estimates, bids, proposals, and material takeoffs.
• Analyze labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs to develop competitive project pricing.
• Build estimates using historical cost data and electrical estimating software.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals for scope, accuracy, and competitive pricing.
• Prepare and manage electrical change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation, bid records, and project information.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents throughout bidding and preconstruction.
• Help improve electrical estimating processes while maintaining compliance with the NEC and applicable local building codes.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bidding & takeoffs

NEC knowledge

Reading plans/blueprints

Analytical skills

Communication

Driver's license

US work authorization

Electrical estimating software

Tools

Electrical estimating software

Job description

Imagine. Create. Transform.

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent McBride Lighting & Electrical Services, an industry leader in lighting and electrical services.

You catch what others miss, build accurate bids with confidence, and know that a strong electrical estimate sets the entire project up for success.

What's in it for You?

• $70,000 to $80,000 per year

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a large portion of premiums paid by the company

• 401(k) with company matching

• Generous paid time off

• Company-provided take-home truck

• Gas card for work-related travel

• Ongoing training and access to industry resources

• Clear advancement opportunities through internal promotion

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a respected electrical and lighting company that has served customers since 1956

• Work alongside experienced professionals who value quality, accountability, and teamwork

• Build your expertise with a company that actively invests in professional development

• Put your estimating skills to work across residential and commercial electrical and lighting projects

• Have a direct impact on project success through accurate takeoffs, competitive bids, and detailed preconstruction planning

• Grow your career with a team that recognizes expertise and promotes from within

Your New Role

• Work as an Electrical Estimator in Colorado, supporting small to medium-sized commercial and residential electrical projects

• Attend bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and pre-bid conferences

• Review RFPs, electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and schematics to determine project scope

• Prepare detailed and accurate electrical estimates, bids, proposals, and material takeoffs

• Analyze labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs to develop competitive project pricing

• Build estimates using historical cost data and electrical estimating software

• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals for scope, accuracy, and competitive pricing

• Prepare and manage electrical change orders throughout the project lifecycle

• Maintain organized estimating documentation, bid records, and project information

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents throughout bidding and preconstruction

• Help improve electrical estimating processes while maintaining compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local building codes

• 3 to 5 years of electrical estimating and electrical construction experience

• Proven ability to prepare accurate project estimates, electrical bids, cost estimates, and takeoffs

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local building codes

• Proficiency with electrical estimating software

• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and specifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Journeyman Electrician license preferred but not required

• Valid driver's license with a good motor vehicle record

• Authorized to work in the United States

McBride Lighting & Electrical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.#orange