Estimating Coordinator

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. is hiring an Estimating Coordinator in Goodhue, MN. This full-time role supports the Electric Field Services Department by turning customer requests and project opportunities into clear estimates and proposals.

You will collaborate with Business Development, field leaders, vendors, and customers to scope work, price it, and ensure seamless handoffs. The role involves site visits, preparing professional proposals, and coordinating reviews and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred; equivalent education or relevant experience considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and customer requests with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Development and estimation teams to review and track customer requests and opportunities.
• Visit customer facilities to document scope, measurements, and conditions.
• Develop estimates for electrical field service and small-project opportunities using estimating tools and established processes.
• Build pricing including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, travel, and mobilization.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations and lead times.
• Prepare professional proposals detailing scope, assumptions, exclusions, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate proposal reviews, follow-ups, and approvals; hand off awarded projects with complete documentation.
• Maintain organized estimating files and historical data; participate in lessons-learned reviews.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

CRM

Microsoft 365

Job description

# Estimating Coordinator**Location:** Goodhue, MN, United States**Type:** Full-time**Pay Range:** $60,000 – $80,000 yearly**Experience Level:** Entry**Department:** Electric**Travel Requirement:** Yes- Up to 10%## Company Description**Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)**Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core value. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.### This third party embed for YouTube Video is being blockedWe need your permission to load this Service (YouTube Video). The embedded third party Service is not allowed to display until you provide consent. For this third party feature to load, please click 'accept'.Powered by Usercentrics Consent Management Platform## Job Description**Job Purpose**This role supports the Electrical Field Services Department by turning customer service requests and project opportunities into clear, accurate, and executable estimates and proposals. You’ll collaborate with Business Development, construction managers, field leadership, vendors, and customers to scope work, prepare pricing, support proposal follow-up, and coordinate successful project handoffs. Success means responding quickly, documenting jobsite needs thoroughly, developing dependable estimates, and helping approved opportunities move efficiently into execution, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.**What You’ll Do**You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:* Partner with Business Development and the Electrical Field Services Solutions team to review, prioritize, and track incoming customer requests and project opportunities.* Communicate with customers to clarify requests, establish expectations, and coordinate estimating next steps.* Visit customer facilities to document scope, existing conditions, measurements, equipment information, access needs, shutdown requirements, and project constraints.* Develop estimates for electrical field service and small-project opportunities using KE estimating tools and established processes.* Build pricing that accounts for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, travel, mobilization, supervision, and other project requirements.* Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations, including pricing, availability, lead times, and scope coverage.* Prepare professional proposals that clearly define scope, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, alternates, and customer responsibilities.* Coordinate proposal review with appropriate leaders to address pricing, risk, margin, commercial requirements, and approval limits.* Follow up on proposals, coordinate revisions, track customer decisions, and help approved work move through the purchase-order process.* Maintain organized estimating files, opportunity status, proposal deadlines, customer follow-ups, expected awards, and supporting documentation.* Hand awarded projects off with complete estimates, proposals, field documentation, photographs, vendor quotes, and scope clarifications.* Participate in estimate-versus-actual reviews, capture lessons learned, and help improve estimating and proposal-development processes.## Qualifications**What You Bring**You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:* Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical technology, engineering technology, business, sales, or a related field preferred; equivalent education or relevant experience will also be considered.* Previous internship or experience in construction, estimating, customer service, sales, or project coordination preferred.* Interest in electrical construction, industrial facilities, field services, estimating, and customer development.* Ability to learn electrical materials, installation methods, labor considerations, and jobsite requirements.* Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.* Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and customer requests while knowing when to seek technical or operational guidance.* Comfort conducting customer site visits and working in active industrial and construction environments.* Ability to capture organized field notes, measurements, photographs, and equipment information.* Comfort using estimating software, spreadsheets, proposal templates, CRM or opportunity-tracking systems, and Microsoft 365.* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer facilities as required.* Ability to follow KE and customer safety requirements, including required personal protective equipment.**Pay Range**We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.Pay Range: $60,000- $80,000**Total Rewards Statement**As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.* 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees* HSA contributions to support your medical expenses* Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage* 401(k) with competitive company match* Paid weekly with competitive wages* PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement* Exclusive employee discounts through Working AdvantageWe believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.**Physical Requirements**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.* Travel to customer facilities and active industrial or construction jobsites as required.* Navigate jobsites and wear required personal protective equipment.Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [e-mail].**Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)**KE is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)**KE E-Verify**KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.