Electrical Estimator

Boutique Recruiting; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual discretionary bonus 5%–10%

Company vehicle and gas card

Two weeks of vacation and 11 holidays

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks an Electrical Estimator for a stable contractor in Michigan. This role handles the estimating process, prepares commercial/industrial project bids, and coordinates with project management from bid to handoff.

Ideal candidate has 5–10 years of electrical estimating experience, strong knowledge of electrical systems, and the ability to manage multiple bids with attention to detail in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Proven ability to complete detailed quantity takeoffs and comprehensive bid estimates.
• Experience analyzing quotes and negotiating labor and material costs.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete electrical estimating process from initial bid review through final submission.
• Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and scope requirements.
• Solicit, analyze, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Negotiate material pricing, labor costs, and bid terms.
• Develop competitive bids while protecting project profitability.
• Manage multiple active estimates simultaneously, often across projects with deadlines.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Time management

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Estimator

A stable, growing electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to manage the estimating process from initial review through final bid submission. This hands‑on role will prepare comprehensive estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects, complete quantity takeoffs, analyze labor and material costs, negotiate pricing, conduct job walks, and coordinate seamless project handoffs to the project management team. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of electrical estimating experience, strong knowledge of electrical systems and components, and the ability to manage multiple complex bids without losing sight of critical details. This individual must be thorough, dependable, collaborative, and ready to take ownership in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete electrical estimating process from initial bid review through final submission
• Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects
• Complete quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and scope requirements
• Solicit, analyze, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Negotiate material pricing, labor costs, and bid terms
• Develop competitive bids while protecting project profitability
• Manage multiple active estimates simultaneously, often across projects with competing deadlines
• Attend local client sites and job walks within approximately 60 miles
• Identify scope gaps, cost risks, and potential coordination issues before bid submission
• Present completed estimates and supporting documentation to internal stakeholders
• Coordinate accurate project handoffs to project managers after award
• Maintain organized estimating records, budgets, pricing data, and bid documentation
• Support projects ranging from smaller service work to large-scale projects valued at up to $40 million

Requirements

• 5–10 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Previous experience working for an electrical contractor or subcontractor
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, materials, components, labor requirements, and construction methods
• Proven ability to complete detailed quantity takeoffs and comprehensive bid estimates
• Experience analyzing quotes and negotiating labor and material costs
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple estimates and deadlines
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Southfield or Dexter, Michigan
• Willingness to attend occasional local job walks and work additional hours when bid deadlines require it

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with PPO and HMO options
• Annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance, averaging 5%–10%
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Two weeks of vacation during the first year and 11 paid holidays