Electrical Estimator
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 29, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Supporting federal government construction projects remotely, the full-time Electrical Estimator will develop detailed cost estimates for new construction, renovations, and modernization projects while collaborating with project managers, engineers, architects, and government stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare detailed conceptual, design, and construction cost estimates for federal building projects
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and scope documents to develop accurate quantity takeoffs
- Analyze contractor bids, change orders, and cost proposals for reasonableness
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5 years of professional electrical estimating experience supporting commercial, institutional, or federal construction projects
- Strong understanding of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and low-voltage systems
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
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