Electrical Estimator

System One; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare comprehensive cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects.

You will analyze drawings, specifications, and other documents to develop accurate estimates and identify risks that affect pricing. You will coordinate with subs, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring bids reflect current pricing and project requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical construction estimating
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E
• Experience with bids and GMP proposals

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and docs to prepare comprehensive electrical cost estimates.
• Identify risks and incorporate risk management strategies in estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and timelines for bids and proposals.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors for pricing and availability.
• Review contract documents to ensure pricing aligns with requirements.
• Assist in developing RFP deliverables and design-build estimating.
• Support project handoff to operations with complete estimate details.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Cost analysis

Communication

Risk assessment

Vendor coordination

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates for electrical work. Identify potential project risks and incorporate risk management strategies in estimates. Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and timelines for proposals and bids.
• Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain current pricing and availability. Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess project requirements and site conditions. Review and adjust estimates as project scope or costs change during the bidding or project planning process.
• Support project handoff to operations, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of estimate details. Prepare detailed cost estimates based on all levels of design documents. Work with others in the Group to develop RFP deliverables that are of the highest quality, accurate, and coincide with RFP expectations.
• Assist the Project Management Team in developing cost codes applicable to project scope. Obtain vendor and subcontractor quotes and evaluate for completeness and best price for use in bid (Abide by our purchasing policy and ethics). Distribute qualification documents as required for the bid (MBE, WBE, experience, key individuals, etc.).
• Develop a detailed proposal letter or bid form. Participate in the estimate review process with the manager. Prepare GMP proposals and estimates in various formats as the customer dictates. Design-build and conceptual estimating.
• Review all contract documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations under the contract and apply them to pricing (schedule, specifications, drawings, safety manual, etc.), reviewing documents for accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, materials, and industry practices on commercial/industrial projects. Complete understanding of design drawings, specs, proposals and other elements related to estimates for projects.
• Knowledge of the NEC, NFPA 70E and other related electrical codes and standards. Proficient in estimation software (Accubid Anywhere, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and project team members.
• 5 or more years of experience in the electrical construction industry required, along with a strong understanding of electrical systems, installation practices, and applicable codes and standards. Prior experience in electrical estimating for commercial and industrial construction projects is preferred; 5+ years is strongly desired. Prior design-build estimating experience is preferred.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.