What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Estimator position at Laketown Electric Corporation?
About Us:
Laketown Electric Corporation is a leading commercial and industrial electrical contractor celebrating 50 years in business with 150 employees. With Twin Cities and Mankato offices, we take pride in delivering top-tier work on large-scale commercial, industrial, institutional, and healthcare projects throughout Minnesota. Our mission is rooted in enriching the lives of employees and their families while cultivating a culture of integrity, excellence, and teamwork. Thanks to our best backlog ever, we have consistent work through 2026 and beyond.
About The Role:
Primary functions of this position will be to perform take-offs, formulation of proposals and final bidding of all types of construction including but not limited to healthcare facilities, manufacturing, restaurants, tenant improvements, schools, and commercial buildings.
We are seeking individuals who have a positive attitude and are leaders and self-starters with a strong work ethic and the ability to perform electrical estimating including commercial, industrial, and healthcare facilities. The electrical estimator must be able to estimate plan and spec projects, as well as design build projects. Once projects are acquired, they will quarterback client relations, scheduling, material procurement and will assist in transitioning projects seamlessly to project managers and respond to RFIs and pricing requests as required. Establish schedules of values to assist PMs in AIA billings.
What You’ll Bring:
· 3-10 years of commercial electrical estimating experience
· Proficiency with on screen takeoffs with McCormick or Accubid Estimating software
· Background with RFIs, cost estimates, hard bids, material take-offs, and reading blueprints
· Experience estimating projects in the range of $100,000 to $10 million dollars per project on average
· Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings, understand contract documents, and an
overwhelming understanding of general electrical design and engineering concepts
· Support profitable project awards by balancing accuracy with competitiveness
What Makes LEC Unique:
- 100% employer paid healthcare, vision, dental, basic life insurance, and 401k match
- A clear career path that incentivizes those that want to rise above others, take on more responsibility and get promoted
- Significant bonus opportunities based on merit, teamwork, and production
- Consistent challenging and varied large scale commercial and industrial work. LEC does not work on apartment and mutli-family projects
- A family first culture where we work hard and have fun together including company outings
- A company that is dedicated to continued growth and improvement which leads to more promotional opportunities
- Commitment to give back to the communities in which we live
Salary Range:
Compensation is $100-125,000 per year plus bonus opportunities
Interested applicants are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to Mike Lovich – mikel@laketownelectric.com.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000