Electrical Project Estimator

TEKsystems; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid health insurance

Growth opportunities

Family-owned culture

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Bonus Electric is seeking Mid-Level and High-Level Electrical Estimators to support growth on commercial and industrial projects in the Romeoville, IL or Nashville, TN area.

The role requires 5+ years of electrical estimating, proficiency with Accubid Enterprise, NEC knowledge, and the ability to prepare detailed takeoffs and bids. Competitive compensation and employer-paid healthcare are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and/or industrial electrical construction.
• Experience using Accubid Enterprise or similar estimating software.
• Understanding of NEC requirements.
• Experience with electrical takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, takeoffs, and bid proposals.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Perform cost analysis and pricing evaluation.
• Utilize estimating software to develop accurate estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and preconstruction teams.
• Support design-build and negotiated opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with NEC standards and industry best practices.
• Assist in developing bid strategies to improve competitiveness.

Skills

Estimating proficiency

Interpretation of drawings

NEC knowledge

Team leadership (preferred)

Tools

Accubid Enterprise

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Electrical Estimator (Mid-Level & High-Level)

*Locations:* Romeoville, IL or Downtown Nashville, TN

*Industry:* Electrical Construction - Commercial & Industrial

About Bonus Electric Bonus Electric is a rapidly growing electrical contractor that has expanded from *$25M to nearly $200M in annual revenue within five years*. We partner on large-scale commercial and industrial projects, including data centers, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, office buildings, retail developments, and major infrastructure projects for nationally recognized clients.

We are seeking both *Mid-Level Electrical Estimators* and *High Level Electrical Estimators* to support our continued growth and increasing project portfolio.

*Compensation:*

* Mid-Level Estimator: *$95,000 - $120,000*

* Upper-Level Estimator: *$120,000 - $145,000*

Position Overview

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive cost estimates and bid proposals for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. This role works closely with project managers, field leadership, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure estimates align with project scope, schedule, and client requirements.

Higher-level candidates may also provide leadership, mentorship, and support to estimating teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, takeoffs, and bid proposals
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Perform comprehensive cost analysis and pricing evaluation
• Utilize Accubid Enterprise (or similar estimating software) to develop accurate estimates
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and preconstruction teams
• Support design-build and negotiated project opportunities
• Ensure compliance with NEC standards and industry best practices
• Assist in developing bid strategies to improve project competitiveness

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial and/or industrial electrical construction
• Experience using *Accubid Enterprise* or similar estimating software
• Understanding of *National Electrical Code (NEC)* requirements
• Experience with electrical takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost analysis
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership or team management experience
• Preconstruction experience
• Bluebeam Revu proficiency
• Design-build project experience
• Vendor and subcontractor bid solicitation experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• *100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and families*
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
• Collaborative, family-owned culture with less bureaucracy and more impact
• Exposure to high-profile commercial, industrial, and data center projects

Work Environment

This is primarily an *office-based position* in either Romeoville, IL or Downtown Nashville, TN. Occasional site visits may be required to meet with project teams and support active projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Romeoville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

• Employer-paid medical insurance (employee + dependents)
• Employer-paid dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Education assistance program
• Annual company events

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Romeoville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.