Electrical Project Estimator – Healthcare & Commercial

Legence; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Bonus opportunity

Professional development

Job summary

Legence is seeking an experienced Project Estimator to join its electrical construction team in Odenton, MD. You will prepare accurate estimates for commercial and healthcare projects, perform quantity takeoffs, analyze plans, and develop bid proposals for pursuits and presentations.

The role requires strong change-management and project-control skills to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes. Reporting to the Electrical Division Manager, you will manage subcontractor quotes, maintain cost

Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical construction projects, including estimating and preconstruction responsibilities.
• Healthcare construction project experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and electrical design documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Experience using estimating software and cost estimating tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for commercial and healthcare electrical construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and other documentation to develop detailed cost estimates.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop bid proposals and support project pursuits and presentations.
• Maintain organized estimating files, cost databases, and historical project information.
• Participate in estimate reviews and project handoff meetings.
• Utilize estimating software, spreadsheets, and other digital tools to prepare cost analyses and forecasts.
• Manage Change Control Process and track change status.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews and communicate change impacts.
• Support cost recovery and claims and monitor contract compliance.

Skills

Electrical construction

Healthcare construction knowledge

Estimating

Preconstruction

Change management

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Project

Excel

Cost estimating tools

Job description

Legence is seeking an experienced Project Estimator to join its electrical construction team in Odenton, MD. You will prepare accurate estimates for commercial and healthcare projects, perform quantity takeoffs, analyze plans, and develop bid proposals for pursuits and presentations.

The role requires strong change-management and project-control skills to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes. Reporting to the Electrical Division Manager, you will manage subcontractor quotes, maintain cost