Remote Electrical Estimator – Pre-Construction

YA Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible vacation & Paid holidays

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision + more

401k w/match

Career growth

Competitive salaries + Bonus

Job summary

YA Group seeks an Electrical Cost Estimator focused on electrical demolition, temporary power and lighting, distribution, and related systems. This role produces detailed cost estimates to guide scope and budget during pre-construction, collaborating with clients, design teams, and internal colleagues.

You will perform quantity take-offs using OST, Sage, and BIM, develop RFIs, solicit quotes, and prepare organized estimate reports. Strong communication and organization are essential to success.

Qualifications

• familiarity with building electrical systems
• proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• experience with OST or similar estimating software
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• highly organized and detail-oriented
• ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and narratives.
• Participate in client and internal project kick-off meetings.
• Develop and submit RFIs and solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform electrical quantity take-offs using OST, Sage, BIM, and other estimating software.
• Apply appropriate unit pricing using historical data, vendor quotes, and market benchmarks.
• Conduct comparative cost analyses to identify opportunities for budget alignment.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare organized, standardized estimate reports for client and internal use.
• Deliver estimates and follow up with clients in a timely manner.
• Support closeout documentation efforts as needed.
• Contribute to improvements in electrical estimating processes and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

MS Office

OST software

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

OST

Sage

BIM

Job description

YA Group seeks an Electrical Cost Estimator focused on electrical demolition, temporary power and lighting, distribution, and related systems. This role produces detailed cost estimates to guide scope and budget during pre-construction, collaborating with clients, design teams, and internal colleagues.

You will perform quantity take-offs using OST, Sage, and BIM, develop RFIs, solicit quotes, and prepare organized estimate reports. Strong communication and organization are essential to success.