Remote Electrical Estimator — Cost & Bid Specialist

Flux Resources; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse projects for global clients

Collaborative expert team

Job summary

Flux Resources seeks an Electrical Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates and manage budget alignment for multi-discipline projects. Remote role with travel to client sites, preferred Indianapolis area or other US locations.

The estimator will reconcile bid submissions, source current pricing, and collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure accurate should-cost estimates and fair pricing. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline experiences.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with IT tools and software used for estimation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from design documents.
• Understand union and trade construction cost standards.
• Develop final should-cost estimates to validate trade cost submissions.
• Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget.
• Source current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope.
• Support senior staff in identifying efficiency improvements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and file structures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Excellent communication

Presentation abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent discipline experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows OS

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based platforms

Job description

Flux Resources seeks an Electrical Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates and manage budget alignment for multi-discipline projects. Remote role with travel to client sites, preferred Indianapolis area or other US locations.

The estimator will reconcile bid submissions, source current pricing, and collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure accurate should-cost estimates and fair pricing. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.