Electrical Estimator Goldsboro NC

AHU Technologies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to analyze plans and documents to generate accurate time, cost, labor, material, and equipment estimates for electrical construction projects.

The role supports bid preparation, project planning, subcontractor coordination, compliance, and smooth handoff to project and field teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of electrical estimating experience, a related bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Previous experience in electrical estimating.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with pricing, purchasing, negotiating, and preparing purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids with a safety-first mindset.
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposals to determine project scope.
• Develop and manage bid strategies meeting DBE/MBE/WBE requirements.
• Prepare accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Lead project handoff meetings with project and field management.
• Coordinate utility locates and exploratory digging when required.
• Develop project schedules in coordination with site leadership.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Project coordination

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Position Information

• POSITION: Electrical Estimator
• LOCATION: Goldsboro, NC
• WORK TYPE: On-Site
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5 years + Experience in Electrical Estimating Required
• SALARY: Competitive, Based On Experience
• JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Position Overview

• The Electrical Estimator will analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and project documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, labor, material, and equipment estimates for electrical construction projects.
• The position will support bid preparation, project planning, subcontractor coordination, compliance, and successful handoff to project and field management.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management

• Prepare bids with a safety-first mindset.
• Follow all company safety requirements and fleet driving policies.
• Review projects for applicable regulatory and safety requirements, including OSHA and NC DENR standards.

Bid Management & Estimating

• Track potential projects and coordinate the ordering of plans and specifications.
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposal documents to determine project scope.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and prepare questions for owner clarification.
• Assist with plan deposits, bid bonds, and bid proposal preparation.
• Develop bid strategies that meet applicable DBE/MBE/WBE requirements.
• Analyze pre-bid activities for regulatory and project compliance.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and specification reviews.
• Prepare accurate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overall project estimates.
• Develop subcontractor scopes of work.
• Coordinate utility locates and exploratory digging when required.
• Complete post-bid reviews.
• Lead project handoff meetings with project and field management.

PROJECT PLANNING & DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Prepare crew sheets with appropriate labor, equipment, and production requirements.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and supplier lists.
• Develop project schedules to support completion on time and within budget.
• Create, update, and manage project schedules in coordination with General and Site Superintendents.
• Work with project teams and subcontractors to establish work plans, responsibilities, and scopes of authority.
• Monitor project quality control requirements.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and engineer meetings.
• Develop subcontractor and purchase order scopes.
• Support successful project closeout.

LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

• Anticipate project challenges and develop practical, solution-focused responses.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards.
• Coach, mentor, and train jobsite personnel as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with vendors, field personnel, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to other estimators.
• Promote a collaborative, safety-focused work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS / IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in electrical estimating.Strong understanding of electrical construction estimating and project documentation.
• Ability to prepare detailed scopes of work.
• Experience with pricing, purchasing, negotiating, and preparing purchase orders for materials and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and related office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, collaborate, prioritize, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong commitment to safety and a "Safe Work or No Work" mindset.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Electrical construction estimating.
• Quantity takeoffs and cost estimating.
• Construction drawings and specifications.
• Labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Scope development and bid preparation.
• Bid bonds and proposal documentation.
• Project scheduling.
• Purchase orders and procurement.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Construction project documentation and closeout.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily onsite in Goldsboro, NC.
• Regular interaction with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and owners.
• May require attendance at pre-bid meetings, project meetings, and jobsite visits.
• Must comply with applicable safety requirements and maintain a safe driving record.
• Work may involve construction site conditions and exposure to typical jobsite hazards.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Disability insurance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time, onsite position based in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and client service.
• Equal employment opportunity employer.