Electrical Estimator

Honeywell•Johns Creek, GA

About The Position

The Electrical Estimator develops accurate, cost-competitive, and technically compliant estimates that support HBS sales objectives. The role interprets customer requirements; prepares detailed labor, material, and equipment estimates; validates supplier and subcontractor pricing; identifies scope, technical, and commercial risks; and produces clear proposal deliverables for large and complex pursuits. The position may require travel to project sites or attendance at site walks when required for a pursuit.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical estimating, electrical contracting, construction pre-bid activity, or a comparable role.
Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents and preparing detailed labor, material, and equipment estimates.
Knowledge of electrical systems, materials, construction methods, and applicable electrical and safety codes, including the NEC and relevant local requirements for the role’s location.
Experience developing RFQ packages and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Knowledge of pre-sales and bid processes, including scope development, risk identification, value engineering, and proposal preparation.
Ability to deliver assigned estimates to agreed quality standards, budgets, and deadlines.
Ability to travel to project sites or attend site walks when required for a pursuit.

Nice To Haves

For a senior-level appointment, substantial experience estimating medium-to-large or complex projects is preferred.
A degree, technical diploma, recognized electrical trade qualification, or certification in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline; equivalent directly relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience supporting large, complex, or mission-critical projects, such as commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, infrastructure, or data centers.
Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution, power, controls, fire, security, communications, or other low-voltage systems relevant to HBS pursuits.
Experience estimating at different levels of design maturity, including conceptual, budgetary, design-development, and firm-bid stages.
Knowledge of Honeywell and competitor building automation systems and the electrical contractor ecosystem.
Experience maintaining historical cost information and participating in post-bid or post-project estimate reviews.
Ability to coordinate across functions, geographic regions, and time zones while balancing speed and accuracy.
Lean, Six Sigma, Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), or comparable estimating credentials.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with digital take-off or specialist electrical estimating software.

Responsibilities

Review customer requests for proposal, specifications, drawings, single-line diagrams, schedules, addenda, and other bid documents; summarize customer requirements and prepare requests for information.
Complete detailed quantity take-offs and bills of quantity for electrical labor, materials, and equipment, including cable, conduit, supports, panels, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, grounding, testing, and related installation activities as applicable to project scope.
Develop labor estimates using appropriate labor units, crew compositions, wage rates, productivity factors, overtime and shift assumptions, supervision requirements, and project-specific installation conditions.
Estimate material, equipment, freight, taxes, permits, testing, temporary works, mobilization, engineering, and other direct and indirect costs required by the bid.
Define estimate assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and risk factors; prepare estimate summaries, cost breakdowns, and proposal documentation supporting bid submission requirements.
Use approved estimating and digital take-off tools, cost databases, assemblies, and historical information to produce accurate, traceable, and consistent estimates.
Develop RFQ packages and scopes of work for suppliers and subcontractors; solicit, evaluate, and compare quotations for technical compliance, scope completeness, commercial alignment, and cost competitiveness.
Analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify pricing and scope variances, assess estimating risks, and communicate recommended cost positions, assumptions, and contingencies to stakeholders.
Support value engineering and alternative-solution development to optimize project costs while maintaining compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.
Maintain current knowledge of electrical construction methods, labor productivity, material pricing, applicable codes and standards, and regional installation practices.
Travel to project sites or attend site walks when required for a pursuit.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Employer-subsidized medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave
12 paid holidays
Leading-edge work and opportunities to develop solutions alongside dedicated experts