Electrical Estimator

Barts Electric; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits package

401(k) with match

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Bart's Electric, a full-service electrical contractor based near Liberty, MO, seeks an experienced Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for complex electrical packages and design-build projects. The role involves analyzing blueprints, coordinating with project teams, and delivering accurate bids to support winning work.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with McCormick and MS Office, and a strong ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience estimating in the electrical industry.
• Experience estimating projects with electrical packages $5,000,000+.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; good organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan & estimate including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead.
• Design-build & design-assist estimating for scope and pricing.
• Provide early budget guidance and square-footage estimates.
• Review contracts and drawings for cost impacts and risks.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors; align bids with budget.
• Collaborate with PMs, architects, and engineers to clarify requirements.
• Prepare and present cost breakdowns to management and clients.
• Stay current on industry trends and technologies affecting estimating.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Estimating proficiency

Communication

Education

Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance degree

Tools

McCormick

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

Bart's Electric is a full-service commercial electrical and special systems contractor headquartered in Liberty, MO, with a reputation for reliability and service that sets us apart in the industry. Our philosophy is simple - we give the customer more service than they paid for. We're a merit shop built on the idea that we build people: we invest in our team, promote on performance and dedication, and back it up with industry-leading training, certification, and leadership development. Safety is our top priority, and our record reflects it.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan & spec estimating: Develop detailed, accurate cost estimates by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and project scope - covering labor, materials, equipment, and overhead using estimating software and tools.
• Design-build & design-assist estimating: Build estimates from design narratives and basic floor plans; identify scope gaps, value alternatives, and pricing/escalation concerns.
• Budgetary assistance: Provide early budgetary guidance to customers, including square-footage budgets based on historical data.
• Project analysis: Review contracts, drawings, and project documentation to identify cost impacts and risks; recommend ways to mitigate financial risk.
• Supplier & subcontractor coordination: Obtain and evaluate quotes, negotiate terms, and ensure bids align with project requirements and budget.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and team members to keep project requirements and cost implications clear.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns to senior management and clients; submit estimates on time and to company standards.
• Market research: Stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies that affect estimating and project execution.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an estimator in the electrical industry.
• Demonstrated track record estimating complex projects with electrical packages of $5,000,000 and above.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., McCormick) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong grasp of cost-estimation techniques, construction methods, and materials.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organization and time management across multiple deadlines.

Preferred

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, and/or Finance.
• Experience with commercial and special systems projects.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based in the Kansas City / Liberty, MO area, with occasional site visits as required.
• Standard office hours, with occasional overtime during peak bid periods.

What We Offer

Competitive pay and a generous benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, six paid holidays, and a 401(k) with generous match - plus performance-based bonuses and real room to grow in a merit shop that promotes on contribution, not tenure.

Accessibility & EEO

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