Commercial Electrical Estimator

TGG Accounting•Nashville, TN

4d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Estimator to join its Pre-Construction team in Nashville, TN. This organization specializes in large-scale commercial and industrial electrical projects, including major healthcare facilities and data centers. This is an onsite role offering long-term stability, a strong project pipeline, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value builds. The Commercial Electrical Estimator will prepare comprehensive cost estimates from conceptual design through final bid submission. This individual will collaborate closely with design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, competitive, and profitable bids. Projects are typically valued at $5M+ and range from several weeks to multi-year timelines.

Requirements

Previous commercial electrical estimating experience required
Demonstrated experience estimating projects valued at $5M+
Experience with Plan-Spec and Design-Build projects
Strong understanding of NEC requirements
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Healthcare (major hospitals) or Data Center project experience strongly preferred
Experience with Accubid and LiveCount Takeoff preferred (or similar estimating software)

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed construction estimates from design documents and specifications
Perform value engineering analysis and participate in pre-bid and scope review meetings
Review subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope accuracy and compliance
Maintain and update estimating databases, including labor and material costs
Finalize bids to ensure complete accuracy and competitiveness
Manage 1–2 active estimates at a time (up to 5–6 depending on project size)
Track and analyze bid results