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Senior Electrical Estimator

Sterling, VA · On-site

$102K - $134K/yr

The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates ... Review plans, specifications, and bid documents to prepare complete and accurate project estimates

Electrical Estimator

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Description Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator ready for a direct-hire opportunity in ... Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned. * Negotiates ...

Description Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator ready for a direct-hire opportunity in ... Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned. * Negotiates ...

Provide post-bid analysis and insights gained to improve future accuracy. QualificationsRequired * Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Electrical Estimator in commercial, federal, or industrial ...

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How to bid on an electrical job?

To bid on an electrical job, an electrician or electrical contractor reviews the project requirements, estimates material and labor costs, and prepares a detailed proposal or quote. Accurate bidding often involves assessing site conditions, understanding safety standards, and obtaining necessary licenses or certifications. Submitting a clear, competitive bid through the appropriate channels is essential for securing the work.
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Senior Electrical Estimator

FIS, LLC

Sterling, VA • On-site

$102K - $134K/yr

Full-time

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Electrical Estimator to join our growing team in the Bethlehem area. The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical construction projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of electrical systems, and the ability to collaborate with project managers, vendors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review plans, specifications, and bid documents to prepare complete and accurate project estimates
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment
  • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations
  • Develop detailed project budgets and bid proposals
  • Analyze project risks and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required
  • Collaborate with project management and operations teams during project handoff
  • Assist in value engineering and design-build opportunities
  • Track bid results and identify areas for continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of electrical estimating experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical construction methods and materials
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents
  • Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code)
  • Excellent mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, or similar estimating software
  • Field experience in electrical construction
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Design-build estimating experience

Company Description

FIS, strives to provide superior service in the industrial, commercial, telecommunication, and utility market. The safety of our team, their families, and our partners is our first priority. We believe in building lasting relationships through mutual respect and understanding. We vow to complete each project as safely and efficiently as possible while respecting our partners’ time and financial investment.


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FIS is a leader in technology and services that helps businesses and communities thrive by advancing commerce and the financial world. For over 50 years, FIS has continued to drive growth for clients around the world by creating tomorrow’s technology, solutions and services to modernize today’s businesses and customer experiences. By connecting merchants, banks and capital markets, we use our scale, apply our deep expertise and data-driven insights, innovate with purpose to solve for our clients’ future, and deliver experiences that are more simple, seamless and secure to advance the way the world pays, banks and invests. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS employs more than 55,000 people across 50+ countries, dedicated to helping our clients be ahead of what’s next. FIS offers more than 450 solutions and processes over $75b of transactions around the planet. FIS is a Fortune 500® company and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index.

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It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Jacksonville , FL, US

Year founded

1968

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