Electrical Estimator

Accelevation LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company m;

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Collaborative, high‑energy workplace

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is seeking an Electrical Estimator to deliver accurate cost estimates for data center fit‑out and white space construction projects. You will review drawings, prepare digital takeoffs, and develop labor, material, and equipment pricing in collaboration with project teams.

Work closely with preconstruction, management, and vendors to ensure scopes are clearly defined, priced competitively, and aligned with redundancy and live‑environment constraints typical of mission‑critical

Qualifications

• 3+ years electrical estimating experience, preferably in data center fit-outs or mission-critical interiors.
• Hands-on experience with McCormick and/or Accubid is required.
• Strong reading of floor plans, specs and NEC knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, one-lines, specs and scope narratives for data center projects.
• Perform detailed digital takeoffs and develop labor, material, and equipment pricing.
• Prepare detailed proposals with scope clarifications, inclusions, exclusions and alternates.
• Support design‑assist, preconstruction efforts, and vendor quote evaluations.
• Participate in handoff meetings with project management and field ops.
• Support change order pricing, GMP development, and budget revisions.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Multiple bids management

Strong communication

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Tools

McCormick

Accubid

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Excel

Job description

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures, and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Your Impact

As an Electrical Estimator, you will play a critical role in delivering accurate, competitive, and well‑documented cost estimates for data center fit‑out and white space construction projects. Your work will directly influence project feasibility, pricing strategy, and execution success in mission‑critical environments. Working closely with preconstruction, project management, field operations, vendors, and design partners, you’ll ensure electrical scopes are clearly defined, constructible, and aligned with redundancy, phasing, and live‑environment constraints typical of data center facilities.

Ideal Candidate

• Someone who is passionate about making things better and driving change in a new manner that is more efficient and has higher quality
• Someone who is constantly thinking about how to do things better
• Someone who is comfortable with and thrives on doing things that have never been done
• Someone who leaves things better than they found them
• Review construction drawings, one‑lines, specifications, and scope narratives for data center fit‑out projects
• Perform detailed digital takeoffs using McCormick and/or Accubid
• Develop labor, material, and equipment pricing for:
• RPPs, PDUs, and remote power distribution
• Rack whips and cabling
• In‑row and overhead power distribution
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Lighting and controls in white space and support areas
• Branch circuitry, panelboards, and supporting raceway systems (tray, conduit, underfloor)
• Interpret and correctly apply redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N, etc.)
• Identify constructability challenges related to live environments, phased turnover, and concurrent trades
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and manufacturer quotes
• Prepare detailed proposals including scope clarifications, inclusions, exclusions, and alternates
• Support design‑assist and preconstruction efforts
• Participate in internal handoff meetings with project management and field operations
• Support change order pricing, GMP development, and budget revisions
• Maintain historical cost data specific to data center fit‑out and white space work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in data center fit‑outs, mission‑critical interiors, or high‑density commercial projects
• Hands‑on experience with McCormick and/or Accubid (required)
• Strong understanding of branch power distribution, rack‑level power, and data hall layouts
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Floor plans and reflected ceiling plans
• Construction drawing sets
• Strong knowledge of the NEC, particularly grounding and bonding
• Proficiency in Excel and digital takeoff tools such as Bluebeam or PlanSwift
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master Electrician background
• Experience with:
• RPPs, busway, and whip systems
• Modular data hall buildouts
• Phased tenant fit‑outs
• Understanding of commissioning and turnover sequencing
• Familiarity with major OEMs (Starline, Vertiv, Schneider, Eaton, etc.)
• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high‑energy workplace

Our Core Values

• Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre‑hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.