Electrical Estimator: Takeoffs, Bids & Growth Path

Manatal; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Holidays

Job summary

Manatal is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate bids for electrical construction projects. You will own estimates from takeoff to final proposal, coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Contracts, and support Project Managers after award.

This role fits someone with a few years of estimating experience who wants to grow with the team and take on larger projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating or electrical construction experience.
• Experience estimating electrical and low-voltage pathways, conduit, and raceways.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical plans, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction methods, labor productivity, and material costs.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with estimating software and BIM/OSS tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and bid documents to define project scope.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Build estimates using estimating software, spreadsheets, and historical data.
• Determine labor hours, productivity, and material quantities.
• Get and compare quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and cost risks.
• Prepare bid summaries, pricing worksheets, and proposals on time.
• Support value-engineering and alternate pricing options.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Contracts on scope and pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and customer meetings as needed.
• Price change orders and scope revisions for PMs.
• Communicate bid assumptions during handoff to project team.
• Track bid status, deadlines, and results.
• Maintain organized estimating files and cost records.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading electrical drawings

Excel proficiency

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Accubid

Trimble

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Manatal is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate bids for electrical construction projects. You will own estimates from takeoff to final proposal, coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Contracts, and support Project Managers after award.

This role fits someone with a few years of estimating experience who wants to grow with the team and take on larger projects.