Electrical Estimator

ForceSource•Des Moines, IA

4d•$85 - $100

About The Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare detailed and accurate electrical estimates for commercial projects of all sizes Interpret blueprints, specifications, addendums, and RFP documents Utilize EBM or other electrical estimating software (Accubid, McCormick, ConEst, etc.) Perform thorough quantity takeoffs and material/labor analysis Request, organize, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes Maintain bid documentation, schedules, and project files Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and value engineering discussions Generate and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers Serve as a main point of contact for clients, GCs, and project managers Follow up on bids and track outcomes for future opportunities Support project managers during project handoff and startup Communicate clearly and professionally internally and externally REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Proven commercial electrical estimating experience Proficiency with EBM or equivalent estimating platforms Strong computer skills (Excel, PDF markup, digital file management) Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications Professional communication and customer service skills Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and priorities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Journeyman or Master Electrician background Experience estimating Restaurant, Retail, TI, ground-up, service upgrades, and design-build Understanding of NECA labor units and construction scheduling Existing vendor and contractor relationships in the Iowa market (not required) COMPENSATION Competitive salary range based on experience 85-100K Performance-based bonus opportunities Full benefits package available 401K Company Match Paid Vacation Company Vehicle

Requirements

Proven commercial electrical estimating experience
Proficiency with EBM or equivalent estimating platforms
Strong computer skills (Excel, PDF markup, digital file management)
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
Professional communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and priorities

Nice To Haves

Journeyman or Master Electrician background
Experience estimating Restaurant, Retail, TI, ground-up, service upgrades, and design-build
Understanding of NECA labor units and construction scheduling
Existing vendor and contractor relationships in the Iowa market (not required)

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed and accurate electrical estimates for commercial projects of all sizes
Interpret blueprints, specifications, addendums, and RFP documents
Utilize EBM or other electrical estimating software (Accubid, McCormick, ConEst, etc.)
Perform thorough quantity takeoffs and material/labor analysis
Request, organize, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
Maintain bid documentation, schedules, and project files
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and value engineering discussions
Generate and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers
Serve as a main point of contact for clients, GCs, and project managers
Follow up on bids and track outcomes for future opportunities
Support project managers during project handoff and startup
Communicate clearly and professionally internally and externally