Commercial Electrical Estimator

Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Electrical Estimator with strong field and construction experience to support commercial and industrial electrical projects. This role is responsible for producing accurate, detailed, and competitive estimates based on drawings, specifications, site conditions, and real-world installation methods. The ideal candidate understands how electrical work is actually built in the field and can translate that into reliable, executable bids.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and analyze construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to develop complete electrical takeoffs and cost estimates
• Build detailed, scope-specific estimates for commercial and industrial electrical systems
• Identify constructability issues, scope gaps, and project risks during bid development
• Prepare accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost breakdowns
• Solicit, obtain, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing for completeness, scope coverage, and competitiveness
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and jobsite assessments to evaluate field conditions and constraints
• Apply real-world installation means and methods to ensure estimates reflect actual field execution
• Adjust estimates as design documents, scope, or pricing evolves during bidding and negotiation
• Develop GMP proposals, design-build budgets, and conceptual estimates from schematic and partial design documents
• Coordinate with project management and operations during handoff to ensure full understanding of scope, assumptions, and pricing structure
• Assist in developing cost codes aligned with project scope for job setup and tracking
• Prepare proposal letters, bid forms, and supporting documentation in compliance with bid requirements
• Compile and distribute qualification packages (MBE/WBE documentation, experience lists, key personnel, etc.)
• Participate in internal estimate review and bid strategy meetings
• Review all contract documents for scope completeness, schedule requirements, safety standards, and technical obligations

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the electrical construction industry (commercial/industrial strongly preferred)
• Solid field knowledge of electrical systems, installation practices, and construction sequencing
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable electrical codes and standards
• Prior hands-on estimating experience in commercial and industrial electrical projects required
• Design-build and conceptual estimating experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Accubid Anywhere (or similar estimating software) and MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and construction documents
• Practical understanding of field labor productivity, material handling, and installation conditions
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple active bids under tight deadlines
• Clear communication skills for working with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field teams

Benefits Package

• Weekly pay
• Generous PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) grant
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance coverage
• Strong growth and advancement opportunities

Why Work With Us – BBEC

At BBEC, we don’t just say our people matter—we prove it every day in how long they stay and how much they grow here. We are an employee-owned electrical contractor built on trust, teamwork, grit, and performance in the field.

We are proud to be a company where careers are built for the long haul—not short stops. Our leadership team includes 20 year veterans in estimating, project management, and operations. Our foremen average 18 years with the company, and many of our journeyman electricians have been with us for over a decade. That level of retention doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of a culture that values people who take ownership and deliver quality work.

We are growing—and we’re doing it the right way. That growth is creating a real opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator who wants to be part of a winning, field-driven team that knows how to build work and win work.

If you’re looking for a place where your estimating directly impacts real jobs in the field—not just paper bids—you’ll fit here.

Pay: $67,806.21 - $110,659.09 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,806 - $110,659