Electrical Estimator – Commercial/Industrial (West TN)

Jack Hornsby Electric, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

6 Paid Holidays

Monthly Health Stipend

Dental, Vision & Voluntary Life

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Workwear Allowance

Leaders Credit Union membership

Annual Holiday Parties

Job summary

Jack Hornsby Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Estimator to help identify opportunities, price projects accurately, and translate drawings into strong proposals for commercial and industrial work in West Tennessee.

This on-site role requires hands-on estimating, takeoffs, and collaboration with general contractors, customers, vendors and internal teams to win bids and set projects up for success.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of commercial or industrial electrical estimating experience.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specs and bid documents.
• Proven takeoff and pricing experience with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with customers, vendors and contractors.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with project teams.
• Familiarity with electrical estimating software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate commercial/industrial projects from plans and bid packages.
• Complete detailed material and labor takeoffs.
• Analyze project scope, drawings, specs and contract requirements.
• Develop accurate, competitive pricing and professional proposals.
• Communicate with customers and GCs to clarify scope and needs.
• Request and compare vendor pricing while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Track bids, follow up on opportunities, and move qualified projects toward award.
• Assist with project handoff and coordinate with Project Managers post‑sale.
• Monitor changes in labor costs, material pricing, and local market conditions.
• Identify practical solutions that protect project margins.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Plan & spec interpretation

Takeoffs & quantities

Vendor negotiation

Communication with stakeholders

Project bid coordination

Tools

Estimating software

Blueprint interpretation

MS Excel

Job description

Jack Hornsby Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Estimator to help identify opportunities, price projects accurately, and translate drawings into strong proposals for commercial and industrial work in West Tennessee.

This on-site role requires hands-on estimating, takeoffs, and collaboration with general contractors, customers, vendors and internal teams to win bids and set projects up for success.