Electrical Estimator: Bid, Budget & Proposals Lead

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electrical Estimator in Tysons, VA to support bid and proposal activities through construction. The role focuses on budgeting, cost control, and contract documentation for electrical projects.

Responsibilities include developing scopes, preparing proposals, and pricing changes while ensuring compliance with standards and budgets. Applicants must have strong Accubid experience and a background in electrical estimating.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a related associate’s degree.
• 12+ years of experience with a high school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with Accubid; experience using sophisticated estimating tools.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Knowledge of design principles, relevant codes, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and cost codes for projects; assist in the preparation of technical proposals, including the design and writing of the scope of work, management plans, work sequence, safety, quality control and commissioning.
• Gather data and assist in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Develop and present clear and detailed project scopes to the customer and meet with potential customers to present proposals.
• Understand plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Perform take‑offs from drawings and price change orders.
• Apply cost fundamentals; maintain current accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors.
• Identify value‑added solutions and cost saving methods.
• Identify and resolve change orders effectively.
• Price, change orders.

Skills

Budgets and cost codes

Bid proposals

Interpret blueprints

Cost analysis

Written communication

Team coordination

Background check allowed

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accubid

Estimating tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electrical Estimator in Tysons, VA to support bid and proposal activities through construction. The role focuses on budgeting, cost control, and contract documentation for electrical projects.

Responsibilities include developing scopes, preparing proposals, and pricing changes while ensuring compliance with standards and budgets. Applicants must have strong Accubid experience and a background in electrical estimating.