On-Site Electrical Estimator for Hyperscale Projects

Tri-City Electric Co.; Port Washington, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in Port Washington, WI is seeking an on-site Electrical Estimator to identify, quantify, and price change order work, collaborating with project teams, subcontractors, and clients on a hyperscale program.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, takeoffs, preparing cost backup, and supporting negotiations; must have a degree or equivalent, 3 years' electrical estimating, and proficiency with Accubid/Trimble/Bluebeam and MS Office; on-site work in Port Washington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator in construction, contracting, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, and industry standards.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work on-site, in Port Washington, WI.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze updated drawings, Bulletins, RFIs, ASIs, field directives, and contract documents to identify scope changes.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs based on updated drawings and field conditions.
• Develop complete scopes of work for change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
• Price change orders using labor units, historical data, and field-verified productivity.
• Apply appropriate labor factors for overtime, shift work, congestion, trade stacking, and schedule acceleration.
• Interface daily with superintendents and foremen to validate installation methods, production rates, and field conditions.
• Track and document all change events from identification through execution and final resolution.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier change order pricing.
• Prepare detailed and organized cost backup to support change order submissions and negotiations.
• Participate in change order negotiations with clients and general contractors.
• Maintain an up-to-date change order log, including pending, approved, and disputed items.
• Identify and quantify schedule-related impacts, including inefficiencies, out-of-sequence work, and acceleration.
• Support time-and-material (T&M) tracking and validation, including field tickets and installed quantities.
• Coordinate closely with project management to align change order strategy with overall project financial goals.
• Professionally interact with customers, other trades, general contractors, and internal staff.
• Maintain strong working relationships with field teams and external partners.

Skills

Electrical Estimation

On-site work

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Accubid

Trimble

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tri-City Group in Port Washington, WI is seeking an on-site Electrical Estimator to identify, quantify, and price change order work, collaborating with project teams, subcontractors, and clients on a hyperscale program.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, takeoffs, preparing cost backup, and supporting negotiations; must have a degree or equivalent, 3 years' electrical estimating, and proficiency with Accubid/Trimble/Bluebeam and MS Office; on-site work in Port Washington.