Electrical Estimator

iLocatum; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career progression

Job summary

iLocatum in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to own bids from takeoff to final number. You will build labor and material estimates from drawings, assess subcontractor pricing, and price equipment while maintaining cost databases.

This role demands ownership of bids and collaboration with project teams. The position requires 2+ years in electrical estimating (commercial preferred), 5+ years hands-on electrical experience, and a bachelor's in a related field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical estimating experience, commercial construction preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with electrical systems, materials, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Trimble Accubid v16 considered a strong plus.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate labor and material estimates for electrical construction projects from drawings, specs, and schedules.
• Solicit, evaluate, and condition subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Price specialty and standard equipment; maintain and update cost databases.
• Identify risks, assumptions, and clarifications and communicate them clearly to project leadership.
• Support value engineering and preconstruction pricing efforts.
• Hand off bids cleanly to project teams for execution.

Skills

Electrical estimating

MS Office

Trimble Accubid

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Trimble Accubid

Job description

One of Kansas City's most established electrical contractors is looking for an estimator who can own a bid from first takeoff to final number.

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of electrical estimating experience, commercial construction preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with electrical systems, materials, and industry standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Trimble Accubid v16 a strong plus
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Experience estimating projects $10M+; candidates who have worked large-scale bids will stand out

About the Company

One of the largest and most respected union electrical contractors in the Midwest, this Kansas City-based firm has been delivering complex electrical construction since 1974. With over 500 employees, they specialize in design-build, preconstruction, underground, data/comm, and specialty systems and are actively growing.

What You'll Do

• Build accurate labor and material estimates for electrical construction projects from drawings, specs, and schedules
• Solicit, evaluate, and condition subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Price specialty and standard equipment; maintain and update cost databases
• Identify risks, assumptions, and clarifications and communicate them clearly to project leadership
• Support value engineering and preconstruction pricing efforts
• Hand off bids cleanly to project teams for execution

Why This Role

This is not a support-level estimating seat. You'll own your bids, work directly with project teams, and have real input on what work the company pursues. The role sits inside one of the most established union electrical contractors in the Midwest: 500+ employees, 50+ years in the market, and a reputation built on complex work done right.

What You Get

• $80K-$105K base + bonus and profit sharing
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your immediate family
• 401(k) with retirement planning support
• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Long-term career trajectory with a stable, respected contractor