Lead Local Electrical Estimator – Commercial & Industrial

gpac LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Strong backlog of local projects

Long-term opportunity

No travel

Job summary

gpac LLC, on behalf of a well-established local electrical contractor in the Chicago area, seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead local commercial and industrial estimates. You will independently manage takeoffs, pricing, and bid development to help win new work.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with Accubid/ConEst/McCormick, and a thorough understanding of local pricing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Strong commercial and/or industrial electrical construction background.
• Ability to independently estimate projects from plans and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials, labor, and installation methods.
• Experience with Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of local electrical construction and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for local commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Complete detailed material and labor takeoffs.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop accurate and competitive project estimates.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
• Develop bid strategies and final proposals.
• Work closely with Project Management, Operations, and company leadership.
• Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines.
• Assist with project turnover after successful bids.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Leadership

Detail oriented

Tools

Accubid

ConEst

McCormick

Job description

gpac LLC, on behalf of a well-established local electrical contractor in the Chicago area, seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead local commercial and industrial estimates. You will independently manage takeoffs, pricing, and bid development to help win new work.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with Accubid/ConEst/McCormick, and a thorough understanding of local pricing.