Electrical Project Cost Estimator – Impactful & Growing

Hilscher Clarke Electric; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

PTO

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hilscher-Clarke Electric is seeking a full-time Project Cost Change Estimator in Canton, Ohio or Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on engineering documentation, vendor interaction, and material estimation to support project quotes and procurement.

Requirements include a two-year electrical-focused degree or hands-on electrical experience, 1–3 years in electrical contracting or estimating, and strong communication and organization skills. Proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, and Accubid is expected.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to put multiple-step tasks together.
• Must be organized and be able to manage several tasks and small projects at one time.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Software skills are required, including but not limited to knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Adobe, Bluebeam Revu, and Accubid.

Responsibilities

• Read and process engineering documentation such as plan-view drawings and details, project specifications, product information and installation instructions.
• Relationship building with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, and all other HC Team Members, including On-site PM Staff and Field Staff.
• Connect oral communication and direction with written details and specifications to create systems that can be estimated.
• Perform detailed take-offs to generate lists of materials to be installed for use of getting quotes, evaluating those quotes, and assisting w/purchasing material items.
• Review 3D modeling to ascertain material routes and quantities to build materials lists for same quoting, analysis, etc.
• Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope and have the correct items needed to perform the work estimated.
• Survey potential sites for suitability and cost association.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Critical thinking

Education

Two-year degree in electrical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Adobe

Bluebeam Revu

Accubid

Job description

Hilscher-Clarke Electric is seeking a full-time Project Cost Change Estimator in Canton, Ohio or Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on engineering documentation, vendor interaction, and material estimation to support project quotes and procurement.

Requirements include a two-year electrical-focused degree or hands-on electrical experience, 1–3 years in electrical contracting or estimating, and strong communication and organization skills. Proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, and Accubid is expected.