Electrical Estimator: Bids, Costing & Vendors

Staff Electric Co. Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Electric Co. Inc. is seeking an Estimator under the direction of the Estimating Manager to prepare cost estimates and communicate with project managers, engineers, vendors, and clients for scope review, design options, and pricing of change orders.

The role requires electrical field experience and estimating expertise, with strong skills in reading plans, NEC/NFPA/IBC standards, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Accubid. Collaboration with internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical field experience and estimating experience are required.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and IBC standards related to design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review bid package requirements and analyze drawings, specs, and other docs to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Coordinate with project manager/coordinator on bid submissions and documentation.
• Request quotes from vendors, vet quotes for accuracy, and enter pricing into estimating software.
• Calculate cost by analyzing labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor bids, and time requirements.
• Organize estimates from start to finish to ensure all bid aspects are covered.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Estimating experience

Reading plans & drawings

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Staff Electric Co. Inc. is seeking an Estimator under the direction of the Estimating Manager to prepare cost estimates and communicate with project managers, engineers, vendors, and clients for scope review, design options, and pricing of change orders.

The role requires electrical field experience and estimating expertise, with strong skills in reading plans, NEC/NFPA/IBC standards, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Accubid. Collaboration with internal teams is essential.