Remote Lighting Estimator — Bids & Specs

U.S. Electrical Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI) and its affiliate Wiedenbach Brown are seeking a Lighting Estimator for a fully remote role.

The position offers a base pay of $75,000+ depending on experience, with remote work flexibility from anywhere in Massachusetts/USA. Responsibilities include managing bid phases, analyzing drawings, producing take-offs and lighting quotations, coordinating with design teams and sales, and ensuring timely, accurate proposals.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' experience in Lighting Estimating/Quotations.
• Experience reviewing architectural and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar take-off software.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Positive customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall execution of the project bidding phase.
• Collaborate with Client, Design Team, Sales, Jr. Estimators and Project Managers.
• Analyze and evaluate architectural and electrical drawings.
• Produce accurate lighting fixture and controls take-offs.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in specifications and drawings (RFIs).
• Request pricing and lead times through vendors.
• Produce comprehensive lighting quotations.
• Review submittal approvals and update quotes accordingly.
• Review lighting changes within drawings and update quotes accordingly.
• Collaborate with Sales team on all proposals.

Skills

Lighting estimating

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Construction plan review

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI) and its affiliate Wiedenbach Brown are seeking a Lighting Estimator for a fully remote role.

The position offers a base pay of $75,000+ depending on experience, with remote work flexibility from anywhere in Massachusetts/USA. Responsibilities include managing bid phases, analyzing drawings, producing take-offs and lighting quotations, coordinating with design teams and sales, and ensuring timely, accurate proposals.