Senior Electrical Estimator: CAD to Bid Excellence

Continental Electrical Construction Co.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Company is seeking an electrical estimator who can review drawings and specifications to determine labor costs for electrical construction projects. The role requires strong communication, accurate budgeting, and the ability to handle multiple bids.

You will download project documents, organize estimate files, set up estimating software, and coordinate with field teams and clients on change orders and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship graduation preferred.
• 7+ years in electrical construction with 3–4 years in commercial estimating.
• Ability to derive time and materials from CAD drawings and specs.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Accubid or similar software.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Download project documents and organize the estimate file; set up Accubid and Live Count.
• Support PM in Work in Progress management and change orders; communicate with field teams and clients; forecast work progress.
• Produce takeoffs, estimate entries, quote/subcontract review, estimate summaries, and proposal letters; review scope with customers and estimate comeback items.
• Review project documents, specifications and bid forms; proactively submit RFIs to define scope of work.
• Organize bid packages, deliver to purchasing, and respond to vendor questions.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Communication

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Office

Job description

Continental Electrical Construction Company is seeking an electrical estimator who can review drawings and specifications to determine labor costs for electrical construction projects. The role requires strong communication, accurate budgeting, and the ability to handle multiple bids.

You will download project documents, organize estimate files, set up estimating software, and coordinate with field teams and clients on change orders and forecasts.