Senior Industrial Electrical Estimator

Purple Squirrel Advisors

Belleville (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Douglas Electric in Michigan is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for manufacturing facilities and power distribution projects. You will interpret blueprints, specs, and control schematics and perform quantity takeoffs.

Requirements include 5+ years in industrial estimating, NEC knowledge, and proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam, and ConEst. You will develop proposals, participate in bid reviews, and coordinate with field teams for

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of electrical estimating experience on industrial projects
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, process equipment, PLC and automation systems
  • NEC and industrial code requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret complex industrial drawings and specifications
  • Experience with design-build industrial projects
  • Experience using estimating software (Accubid) and Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines, valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates for industrial electrical projects ranging from service work to large-scale industrial construction
  • Analyze blueprints, specifications, bid documents, one-lines, control schematics, and scope requirements
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for motor controls, process equipment, instrumentation
  • Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and contingency pricing
  • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations
  • Identify scope gaps, risks, value engineering opportunities, and constructability concerns
  • Build detailed proposals and bid packages aligned with customer expectations and company standards
  • Participate in bid reviews and estimate presentations with leadership
  • Support turnkey industrial solutions including design-build projects, facility expansions, controls integration, shutdown planning, preventive infrastructure improvements
  • Assist in project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling during preconstruction phases
  • Coordinate with field teams to ensure estimates reflect real-world installation methods and labor productivity
  • Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the industrial division
  • Attend site walks, pre-bid meetings, and customer planning sessions

Job description

Douglas Electric in Michigan is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for manufacturing facilities and power distribution projects. You will interpret blueprints, specs, and control schematics and perform quantity takeoffs.

Requirements include 5+ years in industrial estimating, NEC knowledge, and proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam, and ConEst. You will develop proposals, participate in bid reviews, and coordinate with field teams for

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