Electrical Estimator

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO)

Remote work environment

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join the Preconstruction team, preparing detailed electrical cost estimates for various project types.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and develop comprehensive costs while collaborating with PMs, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure competitive bids and successful execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimation for commercial/institutional/healthcare/government/industrial construction.
• Ability to develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate quotations and drive data‑driven decisions.
• Comfort presenting estimates and budgets to clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and bid documents to develop electrical cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for power, lighting, low‑voltage, fire alarm, and controls systems.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for diverse project types.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations for competitive pricing.
• Prepare GMP, conceptual, schematic, and development estimates through project lifecycle.
• Assist with client presentations and budget discussions as needed.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Cost estimation

Detail oriented

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Electrical Estimator Job Description The Electrical Estimator will join the Preconstruction team and prepare detailed, accurate electrical cost estimates for commercial, institutional, healthcare, government, and industrial construction projects. This role partners closely with project managers, engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors to develop competitive bids and support successful project execution. It is well suited for a highly analytical professional with a strong understanding of electrical systems, construction means and methods, value engineering, and design‑build delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop comprehensive electrical cost estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for power distribution, lighting, low‑voltage systems, fire alarm systems, controls, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for a variety of project types.
• Solicit, receive, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and design reviews to align estimates with project goals and design intent.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and construction teams during design‑build pursuits to support integrated project delivery.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost‑saving alternatives while maintaining project quality and performance requirements.
• Analyze project risks, constructability concerns, and schedule impacts to inform estimate assumptions and recommendations.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop scope clarifications, bid analyses, and proposal packages to support competitive bids and client presentations.
• Support project handoff activities and estimate turnover meetings to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to operations.
• Maintain estimating databases and current market pricing information to improve consistency and reliability of estimates.
• Track historical costs and market trends to continuously improve estimating accuracy and forecasting.
• Assist with client presentations and budget discussions as needed, providing clear explanations of assumptions and cost drivers.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in electrical estimation for commercial, institutional, healthcare, government, and industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with Accubid or similar electrical estimating software to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost calculations.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, low‑voltage systems, fire alarm systems, and controls.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods and how they impact electrical scope, cost, and schedule.
• Ability to develop comprehensive labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to identify scope and requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations and make data‑driven decisions.
• Capability to participate effectively in preconstruction meetings and design reviews with multidisciplinary teams.
• Skill in identifying value engineering options and cost‑saving alternatives without compromising project objectives.
• Ability to analyze project risks, constructability issues, and schedule impacts and incorporate them into estimates.
• Experience preparing conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.
• Proficiency in maintaining estimating databases and tracking historical costs and market trends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on design‑build projects in collaboration with architecture, engineering, and construction teams.
• Comfort presenting estimates and budgets to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working closely with project managers, engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills for managing multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Interest in continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and market intelligence.

Work Environment This role is performed in a remote, work‑from‑home environment. The position involves regular collaboration with architecture, engineering, and construction teams using digital communication and project management tools. Work is primarily computer‑based, focusing on estimating software such as Accubid and other preconstruction technologies. Hours generally follow standard business schedules, with flexibility to support project deadlines and preconstruction meetings as needed. The remote setting allows for a professional home office environment, with no specific on‑site dress code requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position. About Actalent

About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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