Electrical Estimator

Jan Electric IL; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JAN Electric is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our pre-construction efforts for commercial and industrial electrical projects in Illinois. You will bridge vision and bid, working with PMs and engineers to build precise, winning estimates.

Responsibilities include deep-dive analysis of specs, coordinating with subcontractors, presenting to senior management, and implementing best practices to keep estimating protocols cutting-edge.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical estimating experience (Commercial/Industrial).
• Proficiency in Trimble Accubid, LiveCount, and Bluebeam; AutoCAD & AGi32 are a plus.
• Deep knowledge of NEC requirements and electrical engineering math.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and keep the team aligned.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project specs and drawings for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Collaborate with PMs and Engineers to build precise bids.
• Review subcontractor/vendor bids to ensure budget alignment and project fit.
• Present estimates to senior management with clarity and confidence.
• Implement best practices and maintain cutting-edge estimating protocols.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Project coordination

Budget & bid strategy

Tools

Trimble Accubid

LiveCount

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

AGi32

Job description

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our pre-construction efforts. Reporting directly to the Vice President, you will be the bridge between a vision and a finished bid. If you are meticulous, tech-savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Analyze: Perform deep-dive analysis of project specs and drawings for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Collaborate: Partner with PMs and Engineers to build precise, competitive bids.
• Strategize: Review subcontractor/vendor bids to ensure budget alignment and project fit.
• Present: Defend and justify estimates to senior management with clarity and confidence.
• Optimize: Implement best practices and maintain cutting-edge estimating protocols.

What You Bring

• Experience: 10+ years in electrical estimating (Commercial/Industrial).
• Tech Stack: Proficiency in Trimble Accubid, LiveCount, and Bluebeam. (AutoCAD & AGi32 are major pluses!)
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of NEC requirements and electrical engineering math.
• Leadership: Ability to manage multiple projects independently while keeping the team aligned.

Integrity: Must pass a background check and random drug testing.

Company Description

JAN Electric is a privately owned, family run company that has been in business for over 55 years and employs over 30 people. Our company specializes in electrical construction, specifically on the commercial and industrial.