Electrical Estimator | Hybrid Schedule & Impactful Projects

Sargent Electric; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Sargent Electric is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Lewiston team. You will prepare complete, accurate estimates for commercial and industrial projects, review drawings and specs, and use estimating tools to produce organized bids.

You will collaborate with operations and preconstruction leadership, participate in bid activities, and help hand off awarded work to project management. A hybrid work schedule is available based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Estimator (commercial focus preferred).
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, materials, and construction practices.
• Experience with estimating software (Accubid or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, site walk-throughs, and project discussions.
• Prepare accurate, detailed estimates and proposals for commercial and industrial projects.
• Review and interpret project specifications, drawings, and related documents.
• Perform takeoffs and quantity entries using estimating tools.
• Interpret electrical systems and drawings (lighting, controls, power distribution, fire alarm, etc.).
• Assist with maintaining bid log and report to Chief Estimator.
• Use Accubid (or similar software) to develop organized, complete estimates.
• Identify discrepancies or gaps in project documents and raise questions early.
• Work closely with contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, and customers.
• Communicate with local suppliers to secure accurate, competitive pricing.
• Track and distribute addenda and updates throughout the bid process.
• Support the handoff of awarded work to project management.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Reading drawings & specs

Takeoffs & quantity tracking

Estimating software (Accubid)

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sargent Electric is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Lewiston team. You will prepare complete, accurate estimates for commercial and industrial projects, review drawings and specs, and use estimating tools to produce organized bids.

You will collaborate with operations and preconstruction leadership, participate in bid activities, and help hand off awarded work to project management. A hybrid work schedule is available based on project needs.