Electrical / Low Voltage Estimator

Electrical / Low Voltage Estimator

Duration: 3+ Months (Contract to hire)

Location: Orlando, FL (Possibly remote)

Position Summary

The Electrical / Low Voltage Estimator supports the preconstruction process by developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical and/or low-voltage scopes on complex construction projects. The individual reviews drawings, specifications, bid documents, and scope requirements; performs quantity takeoffs; develops labor, material, and equipment estimates; obtains vendor and subcontractor pricing; identifies potential scope gaps; and supports proposal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Estimate electrical and/or low-voltage construction scopes.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier, vendor, and subcontractor quotations.
• Assist with conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Support bid leveling and subcontractor scope reviews.
• Maintain estimating documentation and supporting cost information.
• Coordinate with preconstruction, operations, project management, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support handoff of awarded projects from preconstruction to operations.

Relevant Electrical Scope May Include

• Electrical distribution
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Generators
• UPS systems
• Busway
• Panels
• Conduit
• Wire and cable
• Grounding
• Lighting
• Equipment connections
• Relevant Low Voltage Scope May Include
• Structured cabling
• Fiber
• Telecom
• Security
• CCTV
• Access control
• Fire alarm
• Building technology systems

Preferred Background

• Electrical, low-voltage, MEP, or construction estimating experience.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and reading construction drawings/specifications.
• Experience developing labor and material estimates.
• Experience working with vendors and subcontractors.
• Data center, mission-critical, industrial, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare, or large commercial construction exposure is beneficial.

Software Exposure May Include

• Bluebeam
• Accubid
• Trimble
• PlanSwift
• On-Screen Takeoff
• Procore
• Excel
• Other estimating platforms