Commercial & Residential Electrical Estimator

Starting Pay: $28.00/hour Commission

• Commission paid in addition to hourly wages based on qualifying awarded projects.
• Hourly pay may increase based on experience, skill level, estimating background, and qualifications.
• Opportunity for increased earning potential and continued growth as AJ Electrical expands.

About Us
AJ Electrical is a trusted electrical contractor based in Gainesboro, Tennessee, providing reliable, high-quality electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our experienced team handles a wide range of electrical needs, including installations, repairs, lighting, panel upgrades, and more, with a focus on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Based in Gainesboro, AJ Electrical proudly serves customers throughout the surrounding Middle Tennessee area, including Cookeville, Livingston, Sparta, and Celina. We are committed to being a dependable electrical partner for the communities we serve while building lasting relationships with our customers through professional and reliable service.

What We Are Looking For
AJ Electrical is looking for an experienced Commercial & Residential Electrical Estimator to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone with a strong electrical background who understands both residential and commercial electrical projects and can accurately evaluate project requirements, materials, labor, and costs.

The Electrical Estimator will review plans and specifications, perform material and labor takeoffs, prepare estimates and proposals, and help ensure projects are priced accurately and competitively. This role will work closely with company leadership, field personnel, customers, vendors, contractors, and other project partners throughout the estimating and bidding process.

We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated to contribute to the continued growth of AJ Electrical.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years of electrical industry experience, with residential and/or commercial electrical experience strongly preferred.
• Experience estimating or evaluating residential and commercial electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, wiring, panels, circuits, lighting, service requirements, and related components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Ability to perform accurate material and labor takeoffs.
• Ability to estimate labor hours, material quantities, equipment needs, and overall project costs.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction methods, applicable electrical codes, and industry standards.
• Ability to identify potential project challenges, scope gaps, and cost considerations during the estimating process.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, bids, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn or use estimating, spreadsheet, and project-management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, field personnel, and company leadership.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently while collaborating with the AJ Electrical team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to visit project sites throughout Gainesboro, Cookeville, Livingston, Sparta, Celina, and surrounding areas when needed.
• Job Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for residential and commercial electrical projects.
• Review electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, bid documents, and scopes of work to determine project requirements.
• Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs for electrical projects.
• Estimate labor hours, material quantities, equipment, subcontractor needs, and other project costs.
• Prepare pricing for new construction, renovations, remodels, service upgrades, lighting projects, electrical system upgrades, and other residential and commercial electrical work.
• Request and review pricing from vendors and suppliers to ensure current and competitive material costs.
• Prepare professional estimates, proposals, and bid packages for customers and contractors.
• Conduct job-site visits when necessary to evaluate existing conditions, project scope, access, and potential challenges.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, scope gaps, and potential cost impacts before submitting estimates.
• Communicate with customers, contractors, vendors, Foremen, and company leadership to clarify project requirements.
• Review project changes and assist with pricing change orders and additional work.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, proposals, pricing, takeoffs, and supporting documentation.
• Track submitted bids and assist with estimate revisions and customer follow-up when needed.
• Help transition awarded projects from estimating to the field by clearly communicating project scope, assumptions, materials, and labor expectations.
• Monitor material and labor pricing to help maintain accurate and competitive estimates.
• Assist company leadership with evaluating project profitability and estimating opportunities.
• Contribute to company growth by developing competitive estimates that support profitable project acquisition.
• Maintain AJ Electrical's standards for professionalism, accuracy, quality, and customer service throughout the estimating process.

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28