Electrical Estimator

Tri-City Group; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in Port Washington, WI is seeking an on-site Electrical Estimator responsible for identifying, quantifying, and pricing change order work while collaborating with project teams, subcontractors, and clients on a hyperscale project.

You will review drawings, prepare detailed cost backups, coordinate with field teams, and participate in change order negotiations to support project financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years as an Electrical Estimator in construction or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, and industry standards.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review updated drawings, Bulletins, RFIs, ASIs, field directives, and contract documents to identify scope changes.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs based on updated drawings and field conditions.
• Develop complete scopes of work for change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
• Price change orders using labor units, historical data, and field-verified productivity.
• Apply labor factors for overtime, shifts, congestion, trade stacking, and schedule acceleration.
• Interface daily with superintendents and foremen to validate installation methods and field conditions.
• Track and document all change events from identification through execution and final resolution.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier change order pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost backup to support change order submissions and negotiations.
• Participate in change order negotiations with clients and general contractors.
• Maintain an up-to-date change order log (pending, approved, disputed).
• Identify and quantify schedule-related impacts, inefficiencies, and acceleration.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Detail oriented

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Accubid

Trimble

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tri-City Group is seeking an on-site Electrical Estimator in Port Washington, WI. This position is responsible for identifying, quantifying, and pricing change order work while collaborating closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients on a mission-critical hyperscale project.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Review and analyze updated drawings, Bulletins, RFIs, ASIs, field directives, and contract documents to identify scope changes
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs based on updated drawings and field conditions
• Develop complete scopes of work for change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements
• Price change orders using labor units, historical data, and field-verified productivity
• Apply appropriate labor factors for overtime, shift work, congestion, trade stacking, and schedule acceleration
• Interface daily with superintendents and foremen to validate installation methods, production rates, and field conditions
• Track and document all change events from identification through execution and final resolution
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier change order pricing
• Prepare detailed and organized cost backup to support change order submissions and negotiations
• Participate in change order negotiations with clients and general contractors
• Maintain an up-to-date change order log, including pending, approved, and disputed items
• Identify and quantify schedule-related impacts, including inefficiencies, out-of-sequence work, and acceleration
• Support time-and-material (T&M) tracking and validation, including field tickets and installed quantities
• Coordinate closely with project management to align change order strategy with overall project financial goals
• Professionally interact with customers, other trades, general contractors, and internal staff
• Maintain strong working relationships with field teams and external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator in construction, contracting, or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, and industry standards
• Proficiency with estimating software (Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work on-site, in Port Washington, WI.

Candidates must possess a strong understanding of electrical systems, installation methods, and construction sequencing, along with proven experience in estimating in electrical construction or a related industry. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and able to translate field conditions into accurate cost and schedule impacts while meeting tight deadlines.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.