Electrical Estimator — Profit-Sharing & Career Growth

Hatched Recruitment Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

100% employer-paid medical, dental and

vision for you and your immediate

401(k) with retirement planning

Paid time off and holidays

Clear room to grow your career

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group seeks an Estimator to build full estimates and proposals for electrical projects. You will prepare lump-sum bids, detailed proposals, unit costs and quantity takeoffs for a wide range of projects and a varied client base.

You’ll collaborate with leadership and project teams from initial concept through handoff, ensuring bids are complete, competitive, and aligned with client needs. This role emphasizes accuracy and continuous improvement, with strong room to grow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical estimating experience (commercial construction preferred)
• A bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related field (relevant experience considered instead of a degree)
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, materials and industry standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Trimble Accubid (v16) experience preferred
• Excellent communication, time management and analytical skills
• High standards for accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, complete labor and material estimates for electrical construction projects
• Review drawings, specs, scope and schedules so bids are complete and competitive
• Request, evaluate and level subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Price standard and specialty equipment, and keep cost databases up to date
• Flag risks, assumptions and clarifications, and explain them clearly to leadership
• Support value engineering and preconstruction pricing
• Work with project teams to hand jobs off smoothly from bid to build

Skills

Electrical estimating

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Trimble Accubid (v16)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group seeks an Estimator to build full estimates and proposals for electrical projects. You will prepare lump-sum bids, detailed proposals, unit costs and quantity takeoffs for a wide range of projects and a varied client base.

You’ll collaborate with leadership and project teams from initial concept through handoff, ensuring bids are complete, competitive, and aligned with client needs. This role emphasizes accuracy and continuous improvement, with strong room to grow.