Senior Electrical Estimator — CAD/Takeoff Expert

FourGen Holdings; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Company in Illinois is seeking an electrical estimator to review drawings and specs and determine labor costs for electrical construction projects. The role emphasizes accurate takeoffs, budgeting, and compiling detailed proposal letters.

You will download project documents, organize estimate files, set up Accubid and Live Count, manage bid packages, and support project managers with change orders and cost forecasting.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship graduation preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years in electrical construction; 3–4 years estimating.
• Electrical license preferred.
• Strong ability to derive time/materials from CAD drawings and specs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Data Acquisition and Organization: download documents, organize estimates, set up Accubid and Live Count.
• Support PM in Work in Progress management; track changes and forecasting.
• Estimate Development and Review: takeoffs, entry, quotes, and proposal letters.
• Scope Definition: review docs, issue RFIs to clarify scope.
• Acquiring Quotes and Subcontracts: organize bid packages and respond to vendor questions.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Problem solving

Communication

Cad/drawings interpretation

Microsoft Office

Client service

Education

Electrical apprenticeship completion

Electrical license (preferred)

Tools

Accubid

CAD software

Live Count

Job description

Continental Electrical Construction Company in Illinois is seeking an electrical estimator to review drawings and specs and determine labor costs for electrical construction projects. The role emphasizes accurate takeoffs, budgeting, and compiling detailed proposal letters.

You will download project documents, organize estimate files, set up Accubid and Live Count, manage bid packages, and support project managers with change orders and cost forecasting.