Electrical Estimator
Company: Client of Brave New World Search Group
Location: Oviedo, FL — In-Person
Type: Full-time • Exempt
Industry: Electrical Contracting (Multifamily, Commercial, Residential)
Comp: $60,000–$90,000 base (DOE) + benefits
Company Snapshot
Confidential Central Florida electrical contractor with steady growth and a clean precon→field handoff. Heavy multifamily/condo and commercial mix; clear expectations and real runway.
Role Summary
Own the estimate. Run complete takeoffs, hard bids, and detailed budgets, drive vendor pricing, and deliver accurate, competitive proposals that protect margin. Lead estimate→operations handoffs and value-engineer scopes that win and build.
What You’ll Do
- Takeoffs & Budgets: Detailed material/labor takeoffs; precise job-cost builds; VE alternates.
- Bids & Proposals: RFQs, quote leveling, scope/qualifiers/exclusions; on-time submissions.
- Plan/Spec Scrubs: Identify gaps, risks, and cost impacts before numbers go out.
- Vendor/GC Relations: Negotiate distributor/sub pricing; maintain current market pricing.
- Cost Control/Data: Maintain unit pricing and databases; track commodity/labor trends with Purchasing.
- Handoff & Support: Lead turnover to field; support buyout, CO pricing, clarifications.
- Compliance/Docs: Tight documentation; align with NEC and safety standards; site visits as needed.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 3+ years electrical estimating (multifamily/commercial/residential).
- Working knowledge of the NEC; read one-lines/risers/plans.
- Tools: Bluebeam, PlanSwift (or similar), plus one of Accubid/ConEst/McCormick/EBM.
- Strong scope/proposal writing; RFI & change pricing chops.
- Solid Excel/MS 365; organized, deadline-reliable.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice to Have
- 3+ years electrical supervisory or PM experience.
- BS in EE/CM/Business (or equivalent).
- Experience mentoring junior estimators; leading VE.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability • 401(k) • PTO • Paid training/pro development • Stable backlog.
Apply: Send resume (and recent bid list) to tmguzman@bnwservices.com with subject “Electrical Estimator — Oviedo.”