Electrical Estimator – Substation Bid Specialist

I.B. Abel, Inc.; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance program

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

IB Abel, Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator for its Substation Services division to analyze blueprints, specifications, quotes, and other documents to prepare accurate bid submissions and cost estimates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction, 5+ years in electric construction estimating, proficiency in MS Office and Accubid, and willingness to travel with Pennsylvania base and occasional offsite meetings. A strong collaboration mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years cost estimating experience in Electric construction.
• Proficient in MS Office and Estimating software (Accubid).

Responsibilities

• Estimate execution and bid preparation by reviewing contract documents, performing material take-offs and obtaining vendor quotes.
• Manage bid administration and documentation, upload project documents, submit RFIs, and prepare award documents.
• Review contracts for accuracy, identify milestones and potential change orders, and align estimate assumptions with project execution.
• Assist construction personnel at project startup and communicate cost basis to the PM team.

Skills

Estimating

Electrical

Cost Analysis

Bid Preparation

MS Office

Accubid

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Accubid Estimating Software

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

IB Abel, Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator for its Substation Services division to analyze blueprints, specifications, quotes, and other documents to prepare accurate bid submissions and cost estimates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction, 5+ years in electric construction estimating, proficiency in MS Office and Accubid, and willingness to travel with Pennsylvania base and occasional offsite meetings. A strong collaboration mindset is essential.