Electrical Estimator

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves preparing estimates for commercial and industrial projects, reviewing plans, and developing complete project costs.

You will collaborate closely with project managers, field teams, and vendors to ensure accurate pricing and successful bids. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, strong reading of electrical plans, and proficiency with estimating software

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience performing electrical takeoffs and developing labor and material estimates.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials, installation methods, and construction costs.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Electrical field experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Develop complete project estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and other project costs.
• Work with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and customers throughout the estimating process.
• Identify scope gaps, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with bid preparation, proposal development, and final pricing.
• Participate in project turnover from estimating to operations.
• Maintain organized estimating records and pricing information.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading plans

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sioux Falls, SD

A well-established electrical contractor in the Sioux Falls area is looking to add an experienced Electrical Estimator to its team. This is an opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong reputation for quality work, long-term customer relationships, and a team-focused culture.

The company handles a wide range of commercial, industrial, and specialty electrical projects, including new construction, remodels, tenant improvements, maintenance, underground electrical work, and larger infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial electrical projects
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents
• Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Develop complete project estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and other project costs
• Work with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and customers throughout the estimating process
• Identify scope gaps, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities
• Assist with bid preparation, proposal development, and final pricing
• Participate in project turnover from estimating to operations
• Maintain organized estimating records and pricing information

Requirements

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Experience performing electrical takeoffs and developing labor and material estimates
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials, installation methods, and construction costs
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Electrical field experience is a strong plus

What the Company Offers

• Stable, established electrical contractor with a strong local reputation
• Diverse commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects
• Family-oriented company culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A team that values integrity, quality, safety, teamwork, and employee development

This is a strong opportunity for an Electrical Estimator who wants to take ownership of the estimating process and work on a diverse range of projects with an established local contractor.