About this opportunity
Stillpoint Talent Group lists this Electrical Estimator | Commercial Construction opportunity in waldorf, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electrical Estimator | Waldorf, MD
Coverage Area: DMV Area
About the Opportunity
Stillpoint AEC is partnering with a growing commercial electrical contractor serving clients throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Baltimore markets. The company supports a diverse portfolio of commercial electrical work, including multifamily construction and renovations, large commercial facilities, service work, and 24/7 reactive maintenance.
The company is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to take significant ownership of its estimating and bidding function. This is a critical hire for the organization as it continues to grow, with a strong existing project pipeline and consistent volume of new opportunities requiring accurate, competitive bids.
This is not a takeoff-only position. The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for managing bids from initial drawing and specification review through final proposal delivery, working closely with company leadership, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and operations.
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Responsibilities
Manage commercial electrical estimates from initial bid review through final proposal submission
Perform detailed takeoffs from electrical drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents
Develop labor hours and apply appropriate production rates, material pricing, and project-specific cost assumptions
Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations
Review drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and potential cost impacts
Prepare RFIs, clarifications, qualifications, and scope documentation throughout the bidding process
Develop detailed, well-supported proposals for submission to general contractors and clients
Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and project meetings as required
Coordinate awarded projects with operations, including clean budget handoffs, vendor information, scope summaries, and estimating assumptions
Track bid results and project cost variances to continuously improve estimating accuracy and future pricing
Work closely with company leadership on bid strategy, project selection, pricing, and estimating priorities
Qualifications
Prior experience estimating commercial electrical construction projects
Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, materials, labor requirements, and project costs
Ability to independently read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents
Working knowledge of NEC requirements and their impact on project scope and cost
Experience developing complete estimates beyond initial takeoffs, including labor, materials, vendor pricing, subcontractor pricing, scope review, and final proposal preparation
Proficiency with electrical estimating software such as Trimble, Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, or comparable platforms
Experience with digital takeoff and plan review platforms such as Bluebeam Revu preferred
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple bids and meet demanding submission deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively with general contractors, clients, vendors, subcontractors, field personnel, and company leadership
Previous electrical field experience as an electrician, foreman, superintendent, or similar role is beneficial but not required
Federal or government contracting experience is beneficial but not required
What the Opportunity Offers
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
401(k) with strong company contribution with no employee match required
PTO and paid holidays
High-visibility role with direct interaction with company leadership
Opportunity to take meaningful ownership of a business-critical estimating function
Strong existing project and bid pipeline across the DMV and Baltimore markets
Diverse commercial electrical project portfolio
Opportunity for increased responsibility and leadership as the company continues to grow
Why Partner with Stillpoint AEC
Access to opportunities with established and growing AEC and construction organizations
Opportunities aligned with your technical background, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals
Market insight into compensation, company culture, leadership, advancement opportunities, and hiring activity
Confidential representation and direct communication throughout the hiring process
Personalized candidate representation and career advocacy rather than one-position recruiting
Relationships across multiple engineering, construction, and built-environment disciplines and markets
Worksite address
waldorf, MD, 20602, US
Who can apply
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