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Electrical Estimator | Kansas City, MO | On-Site | $80K-$105K Bonus Profit Sharing
One of Kansas City's most established electrical contractors is looking for an estimator who can own a bid from first takeoff to final number.
Must-Haves
- 2 years of electrical estimating experience, commercial construction preferred
- 5 years of hands-on experience with electrical systems, materials, and industry standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Trimble Accubid v16 a strong plus
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
Nice to Have
- Experience estimating projects $10M ; candidates who have worked large-scale bids will stand out
About the Company
One of the largest and most respected union electrical contractors in the Midwest, this Kansas City-based firm has been delivering complex electrical construction since 1974. With over 500 employees, they specialize in design-build, preconstruction, underground, data/comm, and specialty systems and are actively growing.
What You'll Do
- Build accurate labor and material estimates for electrical construction projects from drawings, specs, and schedules
- Solicit, evaluate, and condition subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Price specialty and standard equipment; maintain and update cost databases
- Identify risks, assumptions, and clarifications and communicate them clearly to project leadership
- Support value engineering and preconstruction pricing efforts
- Hand off bids cleanly to project teams for execution
Why This Role
This is not a support-level estimating seat. You'll own your bids, work directly with project teams, and have real input on what work the company pursues. The role sits inside one of the most established union electrical contractors in the Midwest: 500 employees, 50 years in the market, and a reputation built on complex work done right.
What You Get
- $80K-$105K base bonus and profit sharing
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your immediate family
- 401(k) with retirement planning support
- Paid Time Off Holidays
- Long-term career trajectory with a stable, respected contractor
Equal Opportunity Employer.