Electrical Estimator

YA Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible vacation & Paid holidays

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision + more

401k w/match

Career growth

Competitive salaries + Bonus

Job summary

YA Group seeks an Electrical Cost Estimator focused on electrical demolition, temporary power and lighting, distribution, and related systems. This role produces detailed cost estimates to guide scope and budget during pre-construction, collaborating with clients, design teams, and internal colleagues.

You will perform quantity take-offs using OST, Sage, and BIM, develop RFIs, solicit quotes, and prepare organized estimate reports. Strong communication and organization are essential to success.

Qualifications

• familiarity with building electrical systems
• proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• experience with OST or similar estimating software
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• highly organized and detail-oriented
• ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and narratives.
• Participate in client and internal project kick-off meetings.
• Develop and submit RFIs and solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform electrical quantity take-offs using OST, Sage, BIM, and other estimating software.
• Apply appropriate unit pricing using historical data, vendor quotes, and market benchmarks.
• Conduct comparative cost analyses to identify opportunities for budget alignment.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare organized, standardized estimate reports for client and internal use.
• Deliver estimates and follow up with clients in a timely manner.
• Support closeout documentation efforts as needed.
• Contribute to improvements in electrical estimating processes and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

MS Office

OST software

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

OST

Sage

BIM

Job description

The Role

The Electrical Cost Estimator focuses on electrical demolition, temporary power and lighting, distribution, lighting systems, wiring devices, branch circuits, equipment connections, communications equipment, access control, AV/IT, and other electrical systems. This role is responsible for producing accurate, detailed cost estimates that help stakeholders make informed decisions about scope and budget alignment. The Estimator works collaboratively with clients, design teams, and internal colleagues to deliver high-quality pre-construction support.

In This Role, You Will

• Review and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and narratives.
• Participate in client and internal project kick-off meetings.
• Develop and submit RFIs and solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform electrical quantity take-offs using OST, Sage, BIM, and other estimating software.
• Apply appropriate unit pricing using historical data, vendor quotes, and market benchmarks.
• Conduct comparative cost analyses to identify opportunities for budget alignment.
• Maintain strong, positive working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare organized, standardized estimate reports for client and internal use.
• Deliver estimates and follow up with clients in a timely manner.
• Support closeout documentation efforts as needed.
• Contribute to improvements in electrical estimating processes and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Familiarity with building electrical systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with OST, or similar estimating software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Who We Are

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. Planning and Construction Advisory Services (PCAS), a Business Unit of YA, specializes in pre-construction and construction consulting, including cost estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews. Known for accuracy and strategic insight, PCAS helps clients align scope, schedule, and budget from the earliest planning stages through project execution.

What We Offer

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• Remote work
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision + more
• 401k w/match
• Career growth
• Competitive salaries + Bonus

Title and pay commensurate with experience. This role offers clear opportunities for career progression, with advancement based on performance and impact.

Disclosures

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assist—rather than replace—human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to equal employment opportunity. Where required by law, we will provide additional information about the use of these tools, including their purpose, and offer alternative processes or accommodations upon request. All official email communications regarding your application will come from [e-mail] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [e-mail].