Residential Electrical Estimator - Bids & Plans

Technibus, Inc.; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with Employer Contribution Match

Company Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life Insurance

Medical Coverage includingPrescription

Job summary

IES is seeking a Residential Electrical Estimator to bid and prepare new estimates for residential projects, organize files, and maintain bid documentation. The role emphasizes adherence to building codes, cost accuracy, and timely submission of proposals.

Responsibilities include take-offs, evaluating vendor quotes, contract negotiations, and assisting purchasing to ensure contracted costs are met. Requires 2–4 years of electrical experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing bids for single and multi-family residential projects (typically 100+ units).
• Knowledge and understanding of residential electric construction practices and install according to building codes.
• Take-offs and estimation of equipment, labor and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating material, direct labor, manufacture equipment pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Writing proposals/bids.
• Managing multiple bids simultaneously and evaluating changes through the bid process.
• Evaluation of plans, looking for discrepancies and addressing them accordingly.
• Participate in contract negotiations with clients that involve scope of work and estimated quantities and values.
• Assist purchasing agent in procurement of equipment and all pricing is met per contracted costs.
• Sense of urgency with ability to meet guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cost accounting principles

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IES is seeking a Residential Electrical Estimator to bid and prepare new estimates for residential projects, organize files, and maintain bid documentation. The role emphasizes adherence to building codes, cost accuracy, and timely submission of proposals.

Responsibilities include take-offs, evaluating vendor quotes, contract negotiations, and assisting purchasing to ensure contracted costs are met. Requires 2–4 years of electrical experience and strong communication.