Electrical Estimator

TRS Staffing Solutions; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking an Estimator in Spartanburg, SC to analyze blueprints, specs, and project docs for accurate cost and labor estimates. You will support bid development, cost tracking, and proposal preparation to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, soliciting bids, preparing detailed estimates, and collaborating with engineering, field, and office teams. OSHA familiarity and cost budgeting skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience estimating projects for industrial construction and/or industrial machinery installation.
• Experience estimating mechanical and electrical engineering projects, especially production equipment installations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical trades and construction methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office and estimation software.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and health & safety regulations.
• Strong financial skills including cost analysis and budgeting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Project Management training or certification is a plus.
• Construction cost estimating; estimating large projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial relocation services, methods, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using estimation software and company standards.
• Assist in defining scope and methods of work for proposals.
• Support the preparation and submission of competitive bid packages.
• Accurate price change orders and track project costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain bid schedules and respond to Invitations to Bid.
• Collaborate with engineering, field, and office personnel to gather necessary information.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating practices and project controls.
• Enable effective internal and external communication across departments.
• Participate in value engineering and risk assessment discussions.

Skills

Industrial estimating

Blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Time management

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Tools

MS Office

Estimation software

Job description

Job Title: Estimator

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Summary of Primary Functions

The Estimator is responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications, and project documentation to prepare accurate cost and labor estimates. This role supports the Estimating Manager and Project Managers by contributing to bid development, cost tracking, and proposal preparation. The Estimator plays a key role in ensuring project profitability, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products. Duties and responsibilities for our Estimators include, but are not limited to:

• Review plans, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using estimation software and company standards.
• Assist in defining scope and methods of work for proposals.
• Support the preparation and submission of competitive bid packages.
• Accurate price change orders and track project costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain bid schedules and respond to ‘Invitations to Bid’.
• Collaborate with engineering, field, and office personnel to gather necessary information.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating practices and project controls.
• Enable effective internal and external communication across departments.
• Participate in value engineering and risk assessment discussions.

Experience, Qualifications and Key Competencies

• A minimum of 3 years' experience estimating projects for industrial construction and/or industrial machinery installation is required.
• Experience estimating mechanical and electrical engineering projects, especially production equipment installations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical trades and construction methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office and estimation software.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and health & safety regulations.
• Strong financial skills including cost analysis and budgeting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Project Management training or certification is a plus.

• Construction cost estimating; estimating large projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial relocation services, methods, and materials.
• Regulatory compliance awareness.
• Cost analysis and budgeting.
• Risk assessment.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Problem-solving.

Travel: Must be willing and able to work at our corporate office, when required, in Spartanburg, SC.

TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here