Electrical Estimator: Cost & Value Engineering Lead

Jobtailor; Parkton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in Maryland to prepare accurate cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents and to review drawings for detailed quantity takeoffs.

You will evaluate labor, material, equipment and subcontractor costs, collaborate with engineering teams, and support budgeting, value engineering, and cost planning throughout project development.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of electrical estimating experience, preferably within M/E/P, infrastructure, or industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction drawings, specifications, and estimating methodologies.
• Experience preparing estimates across multiple phases of design development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Located within commuting distance of Parkton, Maryland, or willing to relocate
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate electrical construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to develop detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing
• Evaluate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and installation costs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify scope and identify potential cost impacts
• Support budgeting, value engineering, and cost planning throughout project development
• Maintain estimating documentation and contribute to improving estimating practices

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in Maryland to prepare accurate cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents and to review drawings for detailed quantity takeoffs.

You will evaluate labor, material, equipment and subcontractor costs, collaborate with engineering teams, and support budgeting, value engineering, and cost planning throughout project development.