Electrical Estimator

Talent Edge Recruiting; Ridley Park (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits (company 75%

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Company laptop/iPad/phone

Company vehicle

PTO with tenure-based accrual

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator for a well-established, family-owned electrical contractor serving the Greater Philadelphia market. The role is based in Delaware County, PA, with a hybrid schedule and a strong project backlog across aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial, stadiums, and large-scale renovations.

The estimator will own bid activity, manage takeoffs, develop labor and pricing strategies, and coordinate with project teams through

Responsibilities

• Manage 5-10 bids per month from takeoff through submission
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and estimating software
• Develop project estimates, labor calculations, and pricing strategies
• Solicit, review, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
• Prepare RFIs and track project addenda
• Develop scopes, qualifications, and exclusions for bid packages
• Coordinate with project management teams during preconstruction
• Participate in project handoff and turnover meetings for awarded work
• Support a variety of commercial, industrial, aviation, infrastructure, and institutional projects

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

A well-established, family-owned commercial electrical contractor serving the Greater Philadelphia market is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its growing team Delaware county, PA. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction solutions across aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial manufacturing, stadiums, commercial facilities, and large-scale renovation projects. With a strong backlog of work and upcoming major regional projects, this is an opportunity to become the organization's primary estimator and play a key role in shaping estimating processes and best practices.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage 5-10 bids per month from takeoff through submission
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and estimating software
• Develop project estimates, labor calculations, and pricing strategies
• Solicit, review, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
• Prepare RFIs and track project addenda
• Develop scopes, qualifications, and exclusions for bid packages
• Coordinate with project management teams during preconstruction
• Participate in project handoff and turnover meetings for awarded work
• Support a variety of commercial, industrial, aviation, infrastructure, and institutional projects

Required Qualifications:

• Electrical estimating experience within commercial construction
• Experience working for an electrical contractor or within a GC's electrical division
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices
• Ability to independently manage estimates from takeoff through bid submission
• Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, or similar estimating platforms
• Hybrid Schedule
• Discretionary performance bonus eligibility
• Medical & dental benefits (company pays 75% of base premium)
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution
• Company laptop, iPad, and phone or phone stipend
• Company vehicle available for business use
• PTO package with increased accrual based on tenure
• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities within the organization

What Success Looks Like:

This role is ideal for a self-directed estimator who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced construction environment. The company offers significant autonomy, minimal micromanagement, and the opportunity to influence estimating processes while becoming a key contributor to future growth.