Electrical Estimator

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Career growth

Paid holidays

Generous PTO from day one

Team-oriented environment

Strong leadership support

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Greensboro-based team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects, and analyze drawings, specs, and related documents to define scope.

You will solicit bids from subcontractors, perform quantity takeoffs, create labor and material cost summaries, and present estimates to clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical estimating (commercial or industrial construction).
• Strong understanding of NEC, construction drawings, and electrical systems.
• Proficient with estimating software (Accubid, McCormick, or similar) and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects (ground-up, renovations, tenant improvements).
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and related documents to determine scope and requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and create labor and material cost summaries.
• Present cost estimates and budgets to clients and internal teams.
• Track project changes and adjust estimates accordingly.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and leadership to support job turnover and execution.

Skills

Electrical estimating

NEC knowledge

Cost analysis

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

MS Office

Job description

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Career growth within a stable, expanding electrical contractor
• Paid holidays and generous PTO from day one
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects (ground-up, renovations, tenant improvements)
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and related documents to determine scope and requirements
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers
• Perform quantity takeoffs and create labor and material cost summaries
• Present cost estimates and budgets to clients and internal teams
• Track project changes and adjust estimates accordingly
• Collaborate with Project Managers and leadership to support job turnover and execution

The Ideal Candidate:

• 3+ years of experience in electrical estimating (commercial or industrial construction)
• Strong understanding of NEC, construction drawings, and electrical systems
• Proficient with estimating software (Accubid, McCormick, or similar) and MS Office Suite