Job Title: Electrical Estimator
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Electrical Estimator responsible for full-scope estimating efforts for assigned industrial and commercial electrical projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of diverse and challenging estimating work and to make a direct impact on project success and company growth.
Responsibilities
Own scope mapping, quantity logic, production assumptions, quote coverage, temporary-works allowances, safety and permit assumptions, explicit exclusions, clarifications, and the written basis of estimate.
Perform complete material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor takeoffs; determine manpower, crew mix, productivity assumptions, equipment needs, and pricing strategy.
Conduct system analysis of electrical and controls systems, considering constructability constraints, commissioning/startup impacts, outage windows, sequencing, logistics, and field execution requirements.
Collaborate with engineers, clients, contractors, project managers, and business-line leadership to clarify technical requirements, commercial intent, and execution strategy.
Develop accurate and competitive estimates using historical data, current market pricing, supplier input, subcontractor quotes, and field productivity feedback.
Evaluate bid/no-bid decisions with project managers and business-line leadership, considering strategic fit, capacity, schedule, client requirements, competition, margin, and risk profile.
Run pre-estimate meetings with project managers, operations, and business-line leaders to align on scope, assumptions, responsibilities, review gates, and pursuit strategy.
Integrate schedule and logistics assumptions into the estimate, including access constraints, phasing, temporary works, shutdown or outage windows, owner operating requirements, and site-specific conditions.
Conduct financial-risk reviews related to escalation, labor productivity, supply chain exposure, subcontractor coverage, allowances, contingencies, overhead, fee, and margin strategy.
Prepare complete bid proposals including labor, material, equipment, subcontractor pricing, supplier coverage, assumptions, exclusions, alternates, clarifications, overhead, and margin.
Support final bid review, client or subcontractor negotiation, and value-engineering or alternatives analysis.
Essential Skills
Experience in estimating, specifically within electrical and construction fields.
Familiarity with project management and bidding processes.
Understanding of electrical engineering and construction management.
Proficiency in Excel, estimating software, and Microsoft Office.
Experience in commercial construction and construction estimating.
Ability to handle change orders and cost estimates effectively.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience from a project management background or an electrician who transitioned to estimating is ideal.
Work Environment
The role requires working in the office five days a week with site visits as needed. The position supports a hybrid work structure, emphasizing focused estimating work and hands-on collaboration with teams. The work environment fosters strong collaboration between estimating, operations, field leadership, procurement, safety, finance, and business-line leadership.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pottstown, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pottstown,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.
About Actalent
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