What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Estimator - Commercial / Industrial position at Jack Hornsby Electric, Inc.?
Electrical Project Estimator - Commercial / Industrial
CommercialIndustrial | West Tennessee | $38.25–$43.25 hourly
Monday–Friday | Day Shift | No Overnight Travel
Jack Hornsby Electric is adding an experienced Electrical Project Estimator to help identify opportunities, price projects accurately, and turn customer needs into successful bids.
This is a hands-on estimating role for someone who understands commercial and industrial electrical work in the field and knows how to translate drawings, specifications, labor requirements, and material costs into a strong proposal.
You'll work closely with general contractors, customers, vendors, and internal project teams, giving you a direct role in both winning new work and setting projects up for success afterward.
What You'll Own
- Estimate commercial and industrial electrical projects from plans, specifications, and bid packages
- Complete detailed material and labor takeoffs
- Analyze project scope, drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
- Develop accurate, competitive pricing and professional proposals
- Communicate with customers and GCs to clarify scope and identify project needs
- Request and compare vendor pricing while maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Track bids, follow up on opportunities, and help move qualified projects toward award
- Assist with project handoff and coordinate with Project Managers after the sale
- Monitor changes in labor costs, material pricing, and local market conditions
- Help identify practical solutions that meet customer requirements while protecting project margins
What You Bring
- 5-7 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience
- Experience in electrical estimating is required
- Strong ability to interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and bid documents
- Proven experience performing detailed electrical takeoffs
- Comfortable communicating with customers, vendors, and contractors
- Strong pricing, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with electrical estimating software preferred
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader project team
Why Join Jack Hornsby Electric?
- $38.25–$43.25/hr, based on experience
- Commercial and industrial projects throughout West Tennessee
- Monday–Friday daytime schedule
- No overnight travel
- Paid Time Off 6 Paid Holidays
- Personal Time Off
- Monthly Health Stipend
- Dental, VisionVoluntary Life Insurance
- Company-Paid LifeAD&D Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Workwear Allowance
- Leaders Credit Union membership benefits
- Annual Holiday Parties
- Career growth as the company continues expanding
Make Your Experience Count
If you're an electrical professional who has moved beyond simply doing the work and now knows how to scope it, price it, sell it, and help set the project up for success, this is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact.
Bring your estimating expertise to a company where your work directly contributes to the projects and growth of the business.
Salary : $38 - $43