Allegiance Staffing is recruiting an experienced Electrical Estimator for a client in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
The Electrical Estimator will prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for electrical construction projects. This position reviews project drawings, specifications, and scopes of work; performs material and labor takeoffs; obtains supplier and subcontractor pricing; and develops estimates that meet project requirements and established margins.
The ideal candidate has strong electrical knowledge, understands construction drawings and specifications, and has experience developing comprehensive project estimates from initial scope through final bid.
Key Responsibilities
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
- Perform detailed material, equipment, and labor takeoffs.
- Prepare estimates for electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, controls, and other electrical installations.
- Obtain, review, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
- Develop labor-hour estimates, material costs, equipment costs, subcontractor costs, and project allowances.
- Analyze project requirements and identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and potential risks.
- Prepare competitive bids and proposals in accordance with project specifications and deadlines.
- Utilize estimating software, spreadsheets, and databases to maintain accurate pricing and cost information.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and clients to clarify scope, specifications, and pricing.
- Track potential and active projects throughout the estimating and bidding process.
- Assist with bid management and document control as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience preparing electrical construction estimates.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices.
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Ability to prepare scopes of work.
- Experience with pricing, purchasing, negotiations, and preparing purchase orders for materials and equipment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related business applications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning, collaboration, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
- Commitment to workplace and jobsite safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Wastewater project experience.
- Bid management experience.
- Document control experience.
- Previous leadership experience.
Benefits
The client offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Relocation assistance
- Company vehicle
- Company card
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
About the Opportunity
We will share additional information about the company and opportunity with qualified candidates during the interview process.
About us: Allegiance Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allegiance Staffing is a workforce solutions partner that helps organizations build successful businesses by connecting them with dedicated, reliable talent. The company collaborates with clients to design recruiting strategies that support operational excellence and long-term growth. Allegiance Staffing is committed to empowering individuals through meaningful work, enabling them to build more secure and fulfilling futures. By focusing on partnership, accountability, and ethical practices, the company aims to create environments where clients and associates can succeed together. This people-centered approach drives performance and delivers measurable value for all stakeholders.
