Job Openings Senior Electrical Estimator

About the job Senior Electrical Estimator

Our client is a US-based electrical contractor delivering commercial and industrial projects with a focus on quality, safety, and on-time delivery.


The Role

You'll participate in the end-to-end electrical estimating for US projects reviewing plans/specs, performing digital takeoffs, building detailed estimates and more. You'll collaborate closely with project managers and the operations team to hand off awarded jobs smoothly and maintain up-to-date cost databases.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review drawings/specifications; identify scope, inclusions/exclusions, and risk items.

  • Perform digital takeoffs (counts, lengths, assemblies) and quantify materials, equipment, and labor.

  • Build competitive estimates using an estimating platform (e.g., Trimble Accubid or McCormick Systems) and verify against historical costs.

  • Request, track, and analyze vendor/subcontractor quotations; negotiate where appropriate.

  • Prepare bid proposals, scope letters, and value-engineering options.

  • Participate in pre-bid/RFI processes; clarify conflicts or omissions in plans/specs.

  • Coordinate award handover with operations (breakouts, BOMs, budgets, alternates).

  • Maintain estimation libraries/databases for continuous improvement.


Qualifications (Still apply if you don't meet all)

  • 3-5+ years of electrical estimating experience (commercial/industrial preferred).

  • Proficiency with a major estimating tool: Trimble Accubid or McCormick Systems.

  • Proficiency with digital takeoff software, such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST); familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for plan review/markups.

  • Strong blueprint literacy (single-line diagrams, risers, panel schedules, load calcs) and working knowledge of 

  • Advanced Excel skills; strong attention to detail; clear written/verbal communication.

  • Comfortable working US business hours (EST) initially; disciplined remote work habits.


Nice to Have

  • Experience with design-build estimates, conceptual budgets, and change-order pricing.

  • Familiarity with Procore/PlanGrid or similar construction platforms.


Working Setup & Schedule

  • Location: Remote (Philippines)

  • Schedule: US (EST) business hours for the first 12 months; may transition to PH daytime thereafter


Or refer someone