Job Description
Avery Partners is hiring an Electrical Estimator for a company located in Norcross, GA. The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to determine labor, material, and subcontractor costs. The estimator works closely with project managers, vendors, and clients to ensure bids are complete, competitive, and aligned with company profitability goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Bidding small to medium projects
Estimating using blueprints
Estimating based on site visit
Managing multiple estimating projects
Organizing jobs and meeting deadlines
Managing customers and building a customer base
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in electrical estimating (commercial preferred)
Strong understanding of electrical systems, NEC codes, and construction practices
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
Proficiency in estimating software (Accubid, CONEST, McCormick, Bluebeam, or similar)
Strong math and analytical skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Experience with Design-Build projects is a plus
Work Environment
Office-based with occasional job site visits
May require tight deadlines during bid periods
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to prepare detailed cost estimates
Perform quantity take-offs for electrical systems including power, lighting, low voltage, and specialty systems
Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
Calculate labor hours, material costs, equipment, overhead, and profit margins
Prepare and submit competitive bid proposals within deadlines
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required
Collaborate with project management to ensure smooth handoff of awarded projects
Maintain updated pricing databases and cost history records
Identify value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness
Assist in contract review and scope clarification
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Norcross, GA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $80,000–$90,000 Per Year |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
High school diploma required
Electrical trade background or field experience preferred, Minimum 10 years in electrical estimating of design build projects and project management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Communication and organization skills
Self-starter, self-managed
Displays honesty and integrity
Motivated work ethic
Ability to estimate using software
Microsoft Office and other computer skills
Drug test and background check will be conducted.
Benefits
401K, Medical, Dental, Vision
Skills
- Electricity
- Pricing
- Project Estimates
- Bidding
- Cost Estimates
- Construction Estimates
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Biddingunmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Building Codesunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- National Electrical Codeunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Plan Meetingsunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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