Electrical Estimator — Design-Build Projects

PMEP; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PMEP is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical construction projects. You will analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes while supporting preconstruction and project teams.

The role involves identifying project risks, evaluating scope requirements, supporting value engineering, and coordinating with operations, project management, vendors, and trade

Qualifications

• Three to seven years of electrical estimating or electrical field experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in design-build or preconstruction environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from electrical drawings including power, lighting, low voltage, and fire alarm systems.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to define full project scope.
• Develop complete project estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates based on project phase and available information.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and potential project risks during the estimating process.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining system performance and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Electrical systems

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Multi-estimates management

Design-build experience

Tools

Accubid

ConEst

McCormick

Excel

Job description

PMEP is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical construction projects. You will analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes while supporting preconstruction and project teams.

The role involves identifying project risks, evaluating scope requirements, supporting value engineering, and coordinating with operations, project management, vendors, and trade