Electrical Estimator (Accubid) – Commercial Retail

knight-electric-inc-; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Knight Electric Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support our retail and commercial projects, including new construction and remodels. The role is onsite in Alpharetta, GA, with standard hours and travel estimated at 0–25%.

You will perform takeoffs, analyze bid documents, and forecast project costs while maintaining client and vendor relationships. Work closely with engineers, architects, and subcontractors to ensure accurate estimates, timely bids, and collaborative project handoffs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating commercial electrical projects
• Excellent communication with customers, vendors, subcontractors and owners
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Perform takeoffs using Accubid Anywhere or other estimating software
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and customers
• Review plans, specs, schedules, and bid documents to identify estimate needs
• Meet deadlines with strong time management
• Prepare detailed proposals and engage clients post-bid for forecasting
• Attend pre-bid meetings to understand project scope
• Request quotes from subcontractors and vendors for bid packages
• Discuss cost estimate changes with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors
• Review BOMs and scope letters for accuracy
• Complete change order estimates for awarded projects
• Collaborate with estimators and other departments
• Present bid status at estimating/sales meetings
• Handoff projects post-bid through closeout
• Suggest value engineering ideas to reduce costs
• Mentor junior estimators and share knowledge

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Excel

Word

Job description

Knight Electric Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support our retail and commercial projects, including new construction and remodels. The role is onsite in Alpharetta, GA, with standard hours and travel estimated at 0–25%.

You will perform takeoffs, analyze bid documents, and forecast project costs while maintaining client and vendor relationships. Work closely with engineers, architects, and subcontractors to ensure accurate estimates, timely bids, and collaborative project handoffs