Electrical Estimator

The Perillo Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perillo Group in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare competitive bids for commercial electrical work. This direct-hire role offers long-term growth with a respected contractor in the area.

Responsibilities include evaluating plans, takeoffs, vendor pricing, and preparing cost estimates. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial/industrial electrical estimating and strong attention to detail to meet bid deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating commercial or industrial electrical projects.
• Strong blueprint-reading and takeoff skills.
• Familiarity with electrical estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• The ability to work to bid deadlines and manage multiple bids.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents for electrical scope
• Performing quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment
• Soliciting and evaluating vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Preparing detailed, accurate cost estimates and bid proposals
• Participating in bid reviews, pre-bid meetings, and site visits
• Coordinating with project management after award for a smooth handoff

Skills

Blueprint reading

Takeoffs

Analytical skills

Bid deadlines management

Tools

Electrical estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a well-established local construction contractor in the Wilmington area, is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare competitive bids for commercial electrical work. This is a direct hire opportunity offering long-term growth with a respected firm.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents for electrical scope
• Performing quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment
• Soliciting and evaluating vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Preparing detailed, accurate cost estimates and bid proposals
• Participating in bid reviews, pre-bid meetings, and site visits
• Coordinating with project management after award for a smooth handoff

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience estimating commercial or industrial electrical projects
• Strong blueprint-reading and takeoff skills
• Familiarity with electrical estimating software and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• The ability to work to bid deadlines and manage multiple bids