Electrical Estimator - National Projects

Loeb Electric•Columbus, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Project Manager – Electrical Estimator, you will develop accurate, competitive labor estimates that enable successful execution of national electrical and lighting projects. This role blends analytical rigor with project management skills to ensure proposals meet customer expectations, align with strategic growth goals, and drive profitability. You’ll collaborate across teams to reduce risk, improve accuracy, and accelerate time-to-proposal—making a measurable impact on our win rate and operational excellence.

Requirements

Upholds safety, licensing, insurance, and contractual obligations.
Ability to interpret complex scopes and develop precise estimates.
Skilled in identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
Builds trust and delivers solutions that meet client needs and expectations.
Maintains accuracy and consistency in all estimates and documentation.
Works effectively across departments to achieve shared goals.
Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ensures accuracy, consistency, and proper maintenance of historical data related to estimates, pricing, and quotes for future reference and compliance.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical estimating or related construction/project management.
High School Diploma or GED required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
experience with Trimble Estimating, Smartsheet, AutoCAD, and Epicor Solar Eclipse preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed labor estimates for electrical projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standards.
Validate scope, pricing, and delivery feasibility in collaboration with Project Management, Procurement, and Operations.
Respond to RFPs/RFIs with high-quality, competitive proposals aligned to margin and growth objectives.
Identify and document project risks; integrate mitigation strategies into all estimates.
Maintain 99% or better accuracy rate on all quotes and proposals.
Ensure 100% compliance with strategic growth and margin goals.
Partner with cross-functional teams to refine estimating tools, templates, and best practices.
Provide clear pricing documentation for internal handoffs and maintain organized records of estimates and revisions.
Support technology adoption (Trimble, Smartsheet, ERP) to improve efficiency and accuracy.