Estimator (Electrical)

fz; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

FZ is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Charlotte, NC office. This position focuses on preparing detailed estimates for electrical projects, collaborating with various teams to ensure accuracy. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience estimating projects exceeding $3 million.

We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment. FZ values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating electrical construction projects over $3 million.
• Experience estimating large commercial and industrial projects.
• Ability to prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take‑offs and project estimates.
• Collaborate with Field Operations, Purchasing, Leadership, and Project Managers.

Skills

Relationship Building

Information Gathering

Detail Oriented

Process Orientation

Monitoring Progress

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount

Job description

Job Summary

FZ is looking for an Electrical Estimator to support our Carolina locations and sit in the Charlotte, NC office. This role is responsible for preparing detailed quantity take‑offs and project estimates. This role collaborates heavily with Field Operations, Purchasing, Leadership, and Project Managers to ensure accurate and complete estimates.

What We’re Looking For

• Relationship Builder. Whether it’s with a customer, supplier, vendor, or coworker, you value the importance of relationships. You collaborate with others to resolve conflict. You treat others with respect. You appreciate differences. You communicate effectively.
• Information Seeker. Gathering information for accurate work is part of your workday. You are willing to do jobsite walk‑throughs, call vendors, and attend review meetings to gather information to ensure accuracy of quotes.
• Detail Oriented. You understand the importance of the details. Whether its material or labor cost fluctuations, analyzing a bid document to understand scope of work, ensuring a professional and error‑free document goes to the customer, or review a vendor quote, you have an eye for detail and ensure a quality product is always coming from your desk. Additionally, you realize that a deadline is a detail and that deadlines must be met.
• Process Oriented. You recognize that problems can be mitigated through proper use of processes, standards, and early risk assessment.
• Scorekeeper. You understand the importance of measuring progress and results, financial and otherwise. You document, you track project data, you keep dashboards up‑to‑date and you hold yourself accountable for your work. You communicate pertinent information to others. You connect strategies to outcome and results.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating electrical construction projects over $3 million.
• Experience estimating large commercial and industrial projects.
• Proficiency in estimating in Accubid required with LiveCount a big plus!
• Ability to prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information and specifications.
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites as needed.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits, competitive compensation, paid time off, training and development, the opportunity for growth, a safe work environment, and the chance to work with a winning team in a great company culture.

FZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected classes.