Electrical Estimator

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Tennessee; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support a large-scale data center construction project from estimating through execution in Tennessee. You will prepare detailed estimates, review drawings and specifications, and perform quantity takeoffs for electrical systems, including power distribution and lighting.

You will work closely with project management, engineering, vendors, and subcontractors to develop budgets and proposals, review quotes for gaps, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience in data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong ability to read drawings, specs, one-lines, and equipment schedules.
• Proficient in takeoffs and pricing development.
• Experience with estimating software such as AccuBuild, McCormick, Trimble, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scope documents, and bid packages to develop takeoffs and pricing.
• Perform material and labor takeoffs for electrical systems including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, feeders, lighting, controls, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, vendors, and subcontractors to develop budgets and proposals.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotes and identify gaps or discrepancies.
• Assist with change orders, cost tracking, and project updates as work progresses.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, and project handoff.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Takeoffs

Reading drawings

Tools

AccuBuild

McCormick

Trimble

Bluebeam

Job description

We are working with a leading electrical contractor on a large-scale data center construction project and are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to support the project from estimating through execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, scope documents, and bid packages to develop accurate takeoffs and pricing.
• Perform material and labor takeoffs for electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, feeders, lighting, controls, and related equipment.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, vendors, and subcontractors to develop budgets and proposals.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotes and identify scope gaps or discrepancies.
• Assist with change orders, cost tracking, and project updates as the work progresses.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, and project handoff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably within data center, mission-critical, commercial, or large-scale electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, materials, and systems.
• Experience reading electrical drawings, specifications, one-lines, and equipment schedules.
• Ability to perform detailed electrical quantity takeoffs and develop labor and material pricing.
• Experience with estimating software such as AccuBuild, McCormick, Trimble, or similar.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar drawing/takeoff software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Data center or mission-critical construction
• Design-build projects
• Medium- and low-voltage power distribution
• Switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, PDU, and related data center infrastructure
• Large-scale commercial or industrial electrical projects
• Experience working with owners, EPCs, general contractors, and electrical subcontractors