Junior Electrical Estimator

ZEMLOCK LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pre-construction industry seeks a Junior Electrical Estimator in Chandler, AZ to support preconstruction activities. Ideal for early-career professionals, this role involves assisting with estimates, performing site evaluations, and maintaining cost standards while offering significant opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Experience with live construction/site conditions is preferred.
• Training or certification in estimating or electrical trades is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of electrical estimates through quantity takeoffs.
• Conduct site walks to assess field conditions.
• Collaborate with project teams for accuracy in estimates.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Process-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

TBL Mission Critical seeks a Junior Electrical Estimator to support preconstruction activities on mission critical projects. This role is ideal for someone with early-career experience in electrical estimating specifically, who is looking to grow their technical capabilities and develop disciplined, repeatable workflows within a high-performing team.

You’ll assist in developing takeoffs, preparing budgets, and validating field conditions through site walks. You'll work closely with senior estimators and project leaders and be exposed to high-complexity projects that demand accuracy, structure, and accountability. As part of a growing company, this role offers meaningful opportunities for long-term career development.

Responsibilities

· Support the preparation of electrical estimates through quantity takeoffs, scope validation, and cost development.

· Conduct site walks to assess field conditions and incorporate real-world data into estimating assumptions.

· Assist in developing pricing templates, scope narratives, and bid deliverables.

· Collaborate with project teams to align estimates with scope, schedule, and constructability considerations.

· Help maintain internal estimating standards, cost history, and process documentation.

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function.

· Minimum 1–4 years of electrical estimating experience in a commercial or industrial construction setting (required).

· Experience working on active construction sites in live facilities (preferred).

· Exposure to mission critical projects: data centers, cleanrooms, semiconductors (preferred).

· Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field (preferred).

· Training/Certification/Licensing related to construction estimating or electrical trades (preferred).

· Familiarity with vendor pricing workflows or subcontractor bid reviews (preferred).

· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple inputs and maintain data integrity

· Comfortable conducting site walks and incorporating field observations into estimate development.

· Process-oriented, organized, and driven to build a career in estimating.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative team environment.

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Pre-Construction

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time