Electrical Estimator

RIM Recruitment Professionals; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Ongoing professional development and培训

401(k)

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate estimates for custom luxury residential electrical projects in West Palm Beach, FL. The role partners with project managers, field personnel, and clients to ensure complete scopes and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of electrical estimating experience, familiarity with the McCormick Estimating System, and strong skills in Excel, takeoffs, and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical estimating experience for high-end residential projects.
• Proficiency with the McCormick Estimating System.
• Strong understanding of residential electrical systems and luxury construction.
• Ability to interpret architectural and electrical documents.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate electrical estimates for custom luxury residential projects.
• Review plans and specifications for electrical, lighting, and low-voltage systems.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and labor calculations.
• Develop material pricing through supplier quotations and vendor relationships.
• Utilize the McCormick Estimating System for detailed bids and proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers to handoff estimating to construction.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client meetings as required.
• Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost data.
• Stay current with labor costs, material pricing, and industry trends.
• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and bid strategy.

Skills

Electrical estimating

McCormick Estimating System

Excel

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for custom luxury residential electrical projects. This position works closely with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and clients to ensure complete project scopes, accurate budgets, and successful project handoffs.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience estimating high-end residential electrical projects and is proficient with the McCormick Estimating System.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate electrical estimates for custom luxury residential projects.
• Review architectural, electrical, lighting, and low-voltage plans and specifications.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and labor calculations.
• Develop material pricing through supplier quotations and vendor relationships.
• Utilize the McCormick Estimating System to prepare detailed bids and proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure seamless turnover from estimating to construction.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client meetings when required.
• Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost data.
• Stay current with labor costs, material pricing, and industry trends.
• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and bid strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of electrical estimating experience.
• Extensive experience estimating high-end residential electrical projects.
• Proficiency with the McCormick Estimating System is required.
• Strong understanding of residential electrical systems, lighting controls, generators, custom homes, service installations, and luxury residential construction.
• Ability to interpret architectural and electrical construction documents.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous field experience in high-end residential electrical construction strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician background.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar digital takeoff software.
• Knowledge of NEC requirements and residential electrical codes.
• Experience working with luxury home builders, architects, and designers.

Desired Characteristics

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Professional and customer focused.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work and continuous improvement.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience, including:

• Performance bonus opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunities for career advancement
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience

Electrical Estimating: 4 years (Required)