Electrical Estimator: Precision Budgets & Bids

E.L. Electrical Contracting Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

E.L. Electrical Contracting Inc. in the Metro Detroit area is seeking an Electrical Estimator for a full-time, on-site role based in Auburn Hills, MI.

You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare accurate cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Responsibilities include analyzing labor, material, and equipment needs, evaluating vendor quotes, and developing bid proposals and budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating, bid preparation and budgeting.
• Knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Familiarity with electrical contracting practices, field coordination, and project workflows.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals for building systems.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and construction docs.
• Proficient with estimating software and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and analyze labor, material, and equipment requirements.
• Request and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes; develop bid proposals and budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers, electricians, and clients to clarify scope and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Support cost control throughout the project lifecycle and stay current with electrical codes and market pricing.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Cost Control

Electrical Contracting

Reading Electrical Drawings

Analytical Thinking

Communication on-site

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Estimating Software

Excel

PDF Markup

Project Management Platforms

Job description

E.L. Electrical Contracting Inc. in the Metro Detroit area is seeking an Electrical Estimator for a full-time, on-site role based in Auburn Hills, MI.

You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare accurate cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Responsibilities include analyzing labor, material, and equipment needs, evaluating vendor quotes, and developing bid proposals and budgets.