Electrical Estimator

Jobtailor; Parkton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in Maryland to prepare accurate cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents and to review drawings for detailed quantity takeoffs.

You will evaluate labor, material, equipment and subcontractor costs, collaborate with engineering teams, and support budgeting, value engineering, and cost planning throughout project development.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of electrical estimating experience, preferably within M/E/P, infrastructure, or industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction drawings, specifications, and estimating methodologies.
• Experience preparing estimates across multiple phases of design development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Located within commuting distance of Parkton, Maryland, or willing to relocate
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate electrical construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to develop detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing
• Evaluate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and installation costs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify scope and identify potential cost impacts
• Support budgeting, value engineering, and cost planning throughout project development
• Maintain estimating documentation and contribute to improving estimating practices

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Prepare accurate electrical construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to develop detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing
• Evaluate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and installation costs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify scope and identify potential cost impacts
• Support budgeting, value engineering, and cost planning throughout project development
• Maintain estimating documentation and contribute to improving estimating practices

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of electrical estimating experience, preferably within M/E/P, infrastructure, or industrial construction
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction drawings, specifications, and estimating methodologies
• Experience preparing estimates across multiple phases of design development
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Training is provided on the firm's proprietary platform
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Self-motivated, with a track record of working independently in a remote setting
• Located within commuting distance of Parkton, Maryland, or willing to relocate
• Occasional travel for training, team meetings, and project site visits

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical estimating, including the ability to prepare accurate cost estimates, evaluate project costs, and collaborate effectively with engineering teams. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and Microsoft Excel to support budgeting and cost planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Estimating Experience
• Understanding Of Electrical Systems
• Proficiency With Microsoft Excel
• Estimating Methodologies
• Collaboration With Engineering Teams

Hard Skills

• Electrical Estimating
• Cost Estimation
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Budgeting
• Value Engineering
• Cost Planning
• Construction Drawings Review
• Specifications Analysis
• Estimating Software Proficiency
• Labor And Material Cost Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Independent Work

Industry Keywords

• M/E/P
• Infrastructure Construction
• Industrial Construction
• Construction Documentation
• Project Development

Tools & Technologies

• Estimating Software
• Microsoft Excel