Senior Estimator - Highway Lighting & Traffic Signals

Jobot; Sharon Center (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k match

Yearly bonus

PTO 3-4 weeks

Flexible schedule

Family-owned company

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator focused on highway lighting and traffic signals for high-profile infrastructure projects. You will prepare detailed estimates and bid proposals, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners.

The role emphasizes accuracy and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. We value deep knowledge of electrical construction, takeoffs, pricing, and cost control, plus site visits to assess conditions and sequencing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating highway lighting, traffic signals, or related electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction, estimating techniques, takeoffs, pricing, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Understanding of project sequencing, phasing, scheduling, labor, materials, and construction methods.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, material pricing, and complete project estimates.
• Solicit, organize, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation, pricing, bid tabs, and historical cost information.
• Participate in bid reviews, post-bid analysis, project handoffs, and owner meetings.
• Visit project sites to evaluate conditions, construction methods, sequencing, and potential cost impacts.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Pricing

Cost control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Microsoft 365

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator focused on highway lighting and traffic signals for high-profile infrastructure projects. You will prepare detailed estimates and bid proposals, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners.

The role emphasizes accuracy and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. We value deep knowledge of electrical construction, takeoffs, pricing, and cost control, plus site visits to assess conditions and sequencing.