Electrical Estimator

Your Impact

Pearce is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support our Critical Power organization by developing accurate, detailed, and competitive estimates for turn-key electrical projects. This role will focus on critical power installations, including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, generators, structured cabling, and electrical service and maintenance work.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop complete and detailed estimates and proposals for UPS systems, generators, critical power infrastructure, structured cabling, and electrical service and maintenance projects.
• Prepare itemized pricing for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, freight, travel, contingencies, and other project-related costs.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop complete project cost estimates for regional and national opportunities.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, RFPs, bid documents, and customer requirements to determine project scope and pricing.
• Conduct site walk-throughs and assessments to evaluate existing conditions, verify quantities, identify installation challenges, and gather information necessary to develop accurate estimates.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes based on pricing, availability, lead times, and project requirements.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and potential cost impacts during the estimating process.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management to clarify technical requirements and develop appropriate project solutions.
• Support change-order pricing, value engineering, and scope revisions throughout the bidding and project lifecycle.
• Maintain organized estimating files, take-offs, proposal documentation, vendor pricing, and historical cost information.
• Assist with bid reviews and handoffs to project teams following award.
• Maintain awareness of current material, equipment, and labor costs to support accurate and competitive pricing.
• Travel to customer locations, project sites, and company offices regionally and nationally as required.

Core Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• Proven experience in electrical estimating, preferably involving critical power, UPS systems, generators, data centers, mission-critical facilities, structured cabling, and/or electrical service and maintenance projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing detailed quantity take-offs and developing comprehensive project estimates.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power distribution, installation methods, construction practices, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, RFPs, bid packages, and technical documentation.
• Ability to evaluate labor requirements, material quantities, equipment needs, subcontractor costs, and project risks.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as estimating and take-off software.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and priorities while meeting demanding bid deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document estimates, assumptions, exclusions, and proposal requirements.
• Ability and willingness to conduct on-site assessments and travel regionally and nationally as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience estimating turn-key UPS, generator, critical power, or data-center projects.
• Experience estimating electrical service, preventive maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and retrofit projects.
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems, including copper and fiber.
• Experience with estimating platforms such as Accubid, ConEst, or similar software.
• Experience supporting projects from initial estimating and proposal development through award and project handoff.
• Previous experience working in electrical construction, critical power, mission-critical facilities, data centers, or field-service environments is highly preferred.