Electrical Estimator: Data Center & Industrial Power

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Estimator in Roanoke, VA, to prepare accurate bids and cost estimates for electrical projects in mission-critical settings. You will review customer specs, interpret drawings, and collaborate with purchasing and HR to ensure precise labor and material costs.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of estimating experience and solid knowledge of three-phase power, UPS systems, switchgear, and data-center electrical layouts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of construction and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and electrical documentation.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, bids, written proposals, and compliance matrices for electrical projects.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and project documentation to determine scope and requirements.
• Identify discrepancies and develop clarifications and exceptions.
• Determine material quantities, labor requirements, and total estimated job costs.
• Obtain and incorporate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Partner with Purchasing to maintain accurate material costs.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to maintain accurate labor cost information.
• Support Business Development Managers by following up on previous quotations and proposals.
• Read and interpret one-line wiring diagrams to determine equipment and material requirements.
• Evaluate project requirements involving industrial and mission-critical electrical systems.
• Support the Bids and Proposals Manager and Lead Estimator with additional estimating responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

One-year certificate

Associate degree

Job description

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Estimator in Roanoke, VA, to prepare accurate bids and cost estimates for electrical projects in mission-critical settings. You will review customer specs, interpret drawings, and collaborate with purchasing and HR to ensure precise labor and material costs.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of estimating experience and solid knowledge of three-phase power, UPS systems, switchgear, and data-center electrical layouts.