Underground Electrical Estimator – Bids & Cost Control

Carolinaconduit; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Carolina Conduit Systems (CCS) in Raleigh/Triangle, NC is seeking an Electrical Estimator to own end-to-end bidding, cost determination, and competitive proposals for underground electrical projects.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, and clients to ensure pricing accuracy, risk review, and on-time delivery, leveraging NEC knowledge and takeoff skills.

This full-time, in-person role requires 5+ years' estimating experience and proficiency with Bluebeam and HeavyBid.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Underground electrical utilities experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with NEC standards required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bidding process for assigned scopes of work.
• Track bid timetables from invite to award.
• Identify and pursue new bidding opportunities as needed.
• Review plans, specs, and documents to prepare accurate estimates.
• Represent CCS at pre-bid meetings and bid events.
• Review contracts for scope, risk, and terms.
• Perform cost comparisons to prior bids.
• Visit potential job sites to validate scope and constructability.
• Prepare submittals and support handoff to operations.
• Juggle multiple bids and deadlines.

Skills

Construction estimating

NEC knowledge

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Takeoffs

Construction Management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Tools

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Job description

Carolina Conduit Systems (CCS) in Raleigh/Triangle, NC is seeking an Electrical Estimator to own end-to-end bidding, cost determination, and competitive proposals for underground electrical projects.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, and clients to ensure pricing accuracy, risk review, and on-time delivery, leveraging NEC knowledge and takeoff skills.

This full-time, in-person role requires 5+ years' estimating experience and proficiency with Bluebeam and HeavyBid.