Electrical Estimator: Bids, Plans & Takeoffs

Photo Electric LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Photo Electric LLC is seeking a highly organized Electrical Estimator to support our growing project load across residential, commercial, and light industrial service work. This role replaces and expands responsibilities currently handled by senior staff, including bid sourcing, plan review, takeoffs, pricing, and client communication.

As part of the team, you will develop accurate, timely estimates by reviewing drawings, coordinating with vendors, and preparing bid packages.

Qualifications

• 2+ years electrical estimating experience or 3+ years field electrical experience with strong plan-reading skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and code requirements.
• Familiarity with estimating software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Bid Sourcing & Intake: Monitor bid boards, client requests, and incoming opportunities; evaluate project fit based on scope, timeline, and resource availability.
• Plan Review & Takeoffs: Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and RFP documents; perform material and labor takeoffs.
• Estimate Development: Build estimates using standardized labor rates and material markup; apply classifications for journeyman vs. apprentice labor; prepare scope narratives and assumptions.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Request and compare supplier quotes; maintain pricing libraries.
• Client & Internal Communication: Clarify scope with owners, GCs, and PMs; support change order pricing and budget updates; attend pre-bid meetings.
• Documentation & Handoff: Prepare bid packages and provide clean handoffs to operations with breakdowns and notes.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Plan-reading ability

Estimating software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Job description

Photo Electric LLC is seeking a highly organized Electrical Estimator to support our growing project load across residential, commercial, and light industrial service work. This role replaces and expands responsibilities currently handled by senior staff, including bid sourcing, plan review, takeoffs, pricing, and client communication.

As part of the team, you will develop accurate, timely estimates by reviewing drawings, coordinating with vendors, and preparing bid packages.