Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead Bids & Profit Optimization

Jobtome; Pleasant Garden (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Hospital Confinement

Job summary

R.D. Graham Electric in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects.

You will analyze drawings, specs, and documents to determine labor, material, and time requirements for competitive bids. Responsibilities include reviewing bid documents, performing quantity take-offs, soliciting vendor quotes, and leading the estimating team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical estimating.
• Experience reading blueprints, schematics, and specs.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and bid documents to develop cost estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs for electrical systems.
• Solicit quotes from vendors and subs.
• Prepare complete bid packages by deadlines.
• Identify risks and value engineering options.
• Lead estimating team and coordinate with project staff.
• Maintain cost databases and historical records.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed.
• Assist with project handoff to operations after award.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Construction Management, Engineering or related)

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

Microsoft Excel

Job description

R.D. Graham Electric in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects.

You will analyze drawings, specs, and documents to determine labor, material, and time requirements for competitive bids. Responsibilities include reviewing bid documents, performing quantity take-offs, soliciting vendor quotes, and leading the estimating team.