Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

Position Summary :

Under general supervision, independently analyzes blueprints, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for small to medium sized projects. Provides guidance, training, and direction for less experienced estimating staff.

What You Will Do

• Produce precise electrical estimates for various project types, including commercial, industrial, high-tech, and health care facilities, either independently or under the direction of a designated project lead.
• Read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, tele data, security, fire alarm, audio visual plans, and specifications as they relate to the electrical work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and clearly communicate, estimated scope of work.
• Develop project take-offs and equipment counts based upon the specifications and drawings.
• Utilize technology such as BlueBeam, Accubid and LiveCount to perform and document electrical budgets.
• Utilize understanding of basic circuitry and wiring methods for electrical systems.
• Provide support and training of estimating processes, procedures and systems for junior estimators, interns, and other team members as necessary.
• Contribute to and support value engineering exercises.
• Create OneNote required documentation, qualifications, and exclusions.
• Participate in Estimating team and review meetings and clearly define your estimate work product.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

Supervisory Responsibilities

Special Requirements / Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Our Benefits

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.