Estimator - Construction/Electrical in Pompano Beach
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBuild Winning Estimates. Help Shape Our Growth. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial, residential, and municipal electrical construction projects throughout South Florida. This position is suited for an estimator who understands electrical construction, takes ownership of deadlines, and knows how to turn drawings and specifications into complete, profitable proposals. You will work directly with company leadership, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel. Your estimates will play a key role in project selection, pricing strategy, and company growth. What You Will Do
- Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents
- Complete detailed electrical quantity takeoffs
- Prepare labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead estimates
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and value-engineering opportunities
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
- Prepare complete bid packages before submission deadlines
- Track addenda and incorporate revisions into estimates
- Assist with bid reviews, project handoffs, and scope clarification
- Prepare pricing for change orders and revised project scopes
- Maintain material pricing, labor units, and historical estimating data
- Compare estimated costs against completed project costs
- Support project managers and field teams after award
What We Are Looking For
- At least three years of electrical estimating experience
- Commercial electrical estimating experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction methods
- Working knowledge of the Electrical Code
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and one-line diagrams
- Experience preparing complete takeoffs and bid submissions
- Knowledge of labor units, material pricing, and project overhead
- Strong organizational, mathematical, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage several bid deadlines at the same time
- Clear communication with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field personnel
- Knowledge of Electrical code is a plus!
Estimating Software - Experience with one or more of the following is :
- Accubid
- McCormick
- PlanSwift
- OnTrack
- Similar electrical estimating or takeoff software
Experience That Will Set You Apart
- Design-build or negotiated project experience
- Experience estimating public, municipal, educational, or commercial projects
- Knowledge of South Florida electrical material pricing and labor conditions
- Established relationships with local vendors and subcontractors
- Experience reviewing estimated costs against actual project performance
- Familiarity with change-order pricing and project turnover
What Success Looks Like
- Complete and accurate estimates
- Clear identification of scope, exclusions, and project risks
- Competitive proposals submitted on time
- Organized bid records and supporting documentation
- Effective handoffs to project management and field teams
- Estimates aligned with project costs and company margin goals
Position Details
- Full-time position
- Office-based with occasional jobsite visits
- South Florida projects
- Extended hours may occasionally be required near major bid deadlines
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary based on estimating experience and qualifications
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Performance-based incentives
- Opportunity to grow with an established electrical contractor
Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of:
- The types and sizes of electrical projects you have estimated
- The estimating and takeoff software you have used
- Your experience with commercial electrical construction
- Your approximate annual bid volume or project value range