Electrical Estimator
About The Position
RQ Construction is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their growing Preconstruction team. This role will support the pursuit of large-scale federal and Department of Defense (DoD) projects across the United States, including mission-critical facilities, military infrastructure, aviation, industrial, and specialized construction projects. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile Design-Build and negotiated pursuits while collaborating with experienced construction, engineering, and operations professionals. The company is open to remote candidates nationwide, with preference given to candidates located in the Southeast region.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in electrical estimating, electrical construction, project engineering, field supervision, or a related construction role.
- Experience preparing cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for commercial, industrial, federal, or military construction projects.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction means and methods, labor productivity, and cost analysis.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Experience with estimating software such as McCormick, Accubid, Bluebeam, ConEst, Planswift, or similar platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Federal, DoD, Design-Build, and NEC experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed electrical estimates for Design-Build, negotiated, and competitive bid projects.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze plans, specifications, RFPs, and design documents.
- Evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing to develop complete and competitive proposals.
- Participate in estimate reviews, bid strategy discussions, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts.
- Identify project risks, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities throughout the preconstruction process.
- Support bid-day activities and collaborate with operations teams during project turnover.
Benefits
- Work on complex federal and military construction projects valued from several million dollars to over $100 million.
- Be a key contributor to project pursuit strategy, estimate development, and value engineering initiatives.
- Collaborate with experienced estimators, operations leaders, engineers, and project teams across the country.
- Join one of the nation's leading Design-Build contractors specializing in Department of Defense construction.
- Remote work flexibility for qualified candidates.
- Opportunity to directly influence project wins and company growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
