Electrical Estimator (Commercial/Industrial)

The Contractor Consultants; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off and holidays

Technology stipend for home office

Hybrid work model

Job summary

PFD Electric, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Commercial Electrical Estimator to lead bidding for complex projects across Arizona. Hybrid work arrangements allow most work-from-home days while engaging with field leadership on preconstruction tasks, proposals, and bid management.

Ideal candidates bring at least 5 years of experience in electrical estimating, strong takeoff skills, and proficiency with Conest Estimating Software to drive accurate, competitive bids and project handoffs.

Qualifications

• Mandatory proficiency and hands-on experience using Conest Estimating Software.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction and/or estimating.
• Proven ability to perform detailed electrical takeoffs and build complete bid packages from scratch.
• Strong expertise in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, and project documents.
• In-depth understanding of electrical construction methods, installation sequencing, labor productivity, and material costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects from initial plan review through final proposal submission.
• Perform detailed electrical takeoffs to calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for hard-bid, design-build, and budgetary projects.
• Collaborate with the Director of Field Operations to establish project scope, constructability approach, risk profiles, and labor assumptions.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing while proactively identifying missing information or bid clarifications.
• Maintain an organized estimating pipeline to track active bid deadlines, scope revisions, and proposal statuses.
• Prepare complete project turnover packages upon award to ensure seamless transitions for budget, labor assumptions, and vendor commitments.
• Review estimated versus actual project performance post‑completion to continuously optimize future bidding accuracy.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Reading drawings

Tools

Conest Estimating Software

Job description

Commercial Electrical Estimator – Lead Industrial & Commercial Bidding for PFD Electric, LLC

• Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 - $85,000 base per year (with bonus opportunities)
• Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

Job Overview

• Company: PFD Electric, LLC
• Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 - $85,000 base per year (with bonus opportunities)
• Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will own and drive the daily estimating process for complex commercial and industrial electrical projects across Arizona. Working directly with field leadership, you will take the hands‑on preconstruction workload off operations while transforming technical vision into winning, accurate proposals. Your expertise will directly shape the company's estimating strategy, project pipeline, and future growth as part of a close‑knit team.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Prepare accurate estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects from initial plan review through final proposal submission.
• Perform detailed electrical takeoffs to calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for hard-bid, design-build, and budgetary projects.
• Collaborate with the Director of Field Operations to establish project scope, constructability approach, risk profiles, and labor assumptions.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing while proactively identifying missing information or bid clarifications.
• Maintain an organized estimating pipeline to track active bid deadlines, scope revisions, and proposal statuses.
• Prepare complete project turnover packages upon award to ensure seamless transitions for budget, labor assumptions, and vendor commitments.
• Review estimated versus actual project performance post‑completion to continuously optimize future bidding accuracy.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Mandatory proficiency and hands‑on experience using Conest Estimating Software.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction and/or estimating.
• Proven ability to perform detailed electrical takeoffs and build complete bid packages from scratch.
• Strong expertise in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, single‑line diagrams, and project documents.
• In‑depth understanding of electrical construction methods, installation sequencing, labor productivity, and material costs.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior hands‑on field experience as a Journeyman, Foreman, or field supervisor.
• Experience estimating projects in active industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, process facilities, or water/wastewater environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with regular performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Technology stipend to equip your home office setup.
• Flexible hybrid work model allowing you to work primarily from home.
• Direct exposure to experienced field leadership and high‑impact industrial projects.

About Us

PFD Electric, LLC is a premier electrical contractor serving commercial and industrial clients throughout Arizona. We specialize in complex environments such as manufacturing, process facilities, and water/wastewater treatment, where quality and operational excellence matter most. Our culture prioritizes close collaboration, direct access to leadership, and continuous team growth.

PFD Electric, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.