Industrial Electrical Estimator: Bid, Budget & VE

Edwards Inc.; Spring Hope (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Edwards, Inc. in Spring Hope, NC is seeking an Electrical Estimator to lead cost estimation for a range of industrial electrical projects from our local office.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of estimating experience, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, and scheduling software. This role requires safety-minded communication and coordination with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years estimating and negotiating industrial projects.
• Knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to safety.
• Ability to read drawings/sketches.
• Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software.
• Computer skills – Word and Excel; Bluebeam and Procore are a plus.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of estimating including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, value engineering, and subcontractor bidding.
• Preparing project proposals and cost estimates for a wide range of industrial projects with a focus on industrial electrical work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings with customers and assemble and document information required to evaluate and estimate specific projects.
• Communicating and coordinating with client representatives, other intercompany departments, and subcontractors.
• Assist in evaluation of bid opportunities for potential work.
• Study contract documents and prepare data concerning a project from plans, specifications, and jobsite visits.
• Bid Document Analysis and preparation of estimates and proposals.
• Plan construction methods and procedures and develop schedules as required to estimate projects.
• Identify any unique quality control or safety requirements for incorporation into estimates.
• Preparing requisitions for purchase of materials in specific projects.
• Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by management.
• Negotiating contracts and change orders with owners and subcontractors.
• Develop and follow up on all work prospects/inquiries in a timely manner and promptly seek assistance from the Estimating Manager when required.
• Coordinating with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.

Skills

Estimating

Industrial projects

Communication

Safety

Reading drawings

Word

Excel

Bluebeam

Procore

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Excel

Word

Job description

Edwards, Inc. in Spring Hope, NC is seeking an Electrical Estimator to lead cost estimation for a range of industrial electrical projects from our local office.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of estimating experience, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, and scheduling software. This role requires safety-minded communication and coordination with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.