Electrical Estimator

Description

Document Control and Scope Evaluation

Proposal and Documentation Preparation

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and complete project estimates that support AMCON's strategic growth in industrial and commercial electrical projects. This role works closely with project managers, vendors, and leadership to evaluate scope, prepare detailed takeoffs, analyze costs, and develop proposals. The Electrical Estimator ensures consistency and precision across all bids — helping position AMCON for successful, profitable execution from preconstruction through turnover.

• Identify scope gaps, clarifications, and exclusions to ensure accurate, complete estimates.
• Maintain current knowledge of market pricing and production trends.
• Contribute to after-action project reviews to improve accuracy, processes, and competitiveness.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand project requirements and deliverables.
• Coordinate clarification and alignment of vendor scopes to prevent overlap or gaps.
• Perform detailed electrical takeoffs for materials, labor, and equipment using estimating software and industry standards.
• Compile final proposal packages, including bid forms, clarifications, and supporting documentation.
• Manage and organize project documentation for estimate tracking and future reference
• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to align pricing strategies with project goals.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for completeness and accuracy.
• Support business development and estimating leadership in preparing presentations and client submissions.
• Support preconstruction and project management teams during estimate handoff and transition to execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and trade partners to ensure competitive and reliable pricing.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews to validate accuracy, risk, and completeness prior to bid submission.
• Apply labor units, productivity factors, and material pricing to develop complete cost estimates.

Requirements

• Skilled at reading drawings, performing takeoffs, and developing complete project costs
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple bids and deadlines
• Proficient with estimating software (Accubid, Trimble, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, codes, and construction methods
• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience in industrial and/or mission critical construction
• Experience working with vendors and subcontractors to secure accurate, competitive pricing
• Collaborative communicator who works well with field, operations, and leadership teams

Benefits

On top of a generous base salary, this role offers subsidized healthcare plans, flexible work schedules, generous paid time off, 401k plan, and many other benefits, subject to applicable eligibility criteria and company policies.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance