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P1 Construction is seeking an Electrical Estimator for the Lenexa, Kansas office.
Join our P1 Team!
P1 Construction, LLC., has grown into a national construction and solutions provider. P1 is a specialty subcontractor providing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building technologies, controls, millwright, and architectural metal work across the U.S. But there’s so much more to P1’s broad spectrum single-source capabilities, including value-added services like virtual design and construction and multi-trade fabrication. When you work for P1 Construction, you'll be part of a culture that puts safety first, treats associates like family, and provides challenging work in a rewarding, energetic environment. P1 Construction takes pride in maintaining a high standard of excellence along with an ethical and friendly business culture.
P1 Construction, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of status, including status as a protected veteran or as an individual with a disability.
We offer a competitive compensation package.
Job Summary
- Computes cost factors and prepares construction estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
- Works with the Marketing Department to review market potential and possibilities for bids which fit the company’s strategic goals.
- Promotes the company’s capabilities and expertise when dealing directly with key decision makers in the owner or general contracting companies.
- Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
Qualifications and skills
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Meets one of the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction or electrical engineering related discipline, OR
- At least five years of electrical construction/service field trade experience/training/education, OR
- Equivalent combination of the above.
- Direct Experience:
- 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience while employed by an electrical construction contractor is required. General contractors or roles coordinating with electrical subcontractors do not meet this requirement.
- Accustomed to successfully bidding on non-residential projects that are at least $250,000 or more in cost.
- Industrial, Healthcare, Critical Power, Government and Heavy Commercial experience is preferred.
- Experience with computerized estimating programs such as Accubid Anywhere or Enterprise is preferred but not required.
- Computer Skills: Must have accurate typing skills and be proficient in using email, internet, spreadsheet, and word processing applications, specifically Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and be willing to learn new software applications.
- Must be able to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Must be able to satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check. Must be able to meet P1 qualifications to operate a vehicle on company business. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must have access to drive a well maintained vehicle. Must have up to date registration with the local Department of Motor Vehicles. Both the candidate and the vehicle must be currently covered on a personal insurance policy.
Benefits for fulltime non-union personnel include:
- Workflex policy
- Educational Assistance program after two years
- Immediate PTO, birthday pay, and holiday pay
- Volunteer community service paid time off
- Parental and grandparent paid time off after one year
- Bereavement paid time off
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid disability insurance
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program with counseling
- Company paid financial education & wellness program with budgeting resources
- 401K retirement plan with fully vested annual company contribution equal to 3% of compensation, and additional discretionary annual company contribution subject to vesting (not based on employee paycheck deferral contributions)
- Health with HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Dependent Care FSA
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance plans
- Voluntary Hinge Health Musculoskeletal Digital Exercise Therapy Program
- Voluntary LegalShield and Identity Theft protection plans
- Education 529 College Savings plan
- Employee Discounts
Disability Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources: email P1jobs@P1Group.com or call: 913-275-5694.
P1 Construction is seeking an Electrical Estimator for the Lenexa, Kansas office.
Join our P1 Team!
P1 Construction, LLC., has grown into a national construction and solutions provider. P1 is a specialty subcontractor providing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building technologies, controls, millwright, and architectural metal work across the U.S. But there’s so much more to P1’s broad spectrum single-source capabilities, including value-added services like virtual design and construction and multi-trade fabrication. When you work for P1 Construction, you'll be part of a culture that puts safety first, treats associates like family, and provides challenging work in a rewarding, energetic environment. P1 Construction takes pride in maintaining a high standard of excellence along with an ethical and friendly business culture.
P1 Construction, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of status, including status as a protected veteran or as an individual with a disability.
We offer a competitive compensation package.
Job Summary
- Computes cost factors and prepares construction estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
- Works with the Marketing Department to review market potential and possibilities for bids which fit the company’s strategic goals.
- Promotes the company’s capabilities and expertise when dealing directly with key decision makers in the owner or general contracting companies.
- Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
Qualifications and skills
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Meets one of the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction or electrical engineering related discipline, OR
- At least five years of electrical construction/service field trade experience/training/education, OR
- Equivalent combination of the above.
- Direct Experience:
- 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience while employed by an electrical construction contractor is required. General contractors or roles coordinating with electrical subcontractors do not meet this requirement.
- Accustomed to successfully bidding on non-residential projects that are at least $250,000 or more in cost.
- Industrial, Healthcare, Critical Power, Government and Heavy Commercial experience is preferred.
- Experience with computerized estimating programs such as Accubid Anywhere or Enterprise is preferred but not required.
- Computer Skills: Must have accurate typing skills and be proficient in using email, internet, spreadsheet, and word processing applications, specifically Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and be willing to learn new software applications.
- Must be able to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Must be able to satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check. Must be able to meet P1 qualifications to operate a vehicle on company business. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must have access to drive a well maintained vehicle. Must have up to date registration with the local Department of Motor Vehicles. Both the candidate and the vehicle must be currently covered on a personal insurance policy.
Benefits for fulltime non-union personnel include:
- Workflex policy
- Educational Assistance program after two years
- Immediate PTO, birthday pay, and holiday pay
- Volunteer community service paid time off
- Parental and grandparent paid time off after one year
- Bereavement paid time off
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid disability insurance
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program with counseling
- Company paid financial education & wellness program with budgeting resources
- 401K retirement plan with fully vested annual company contribution equal to 3% of compensation, and additional discretionary annual company contribution subject to vesting (not based on employee paycheck deferral contributions)
- Health with HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Dependent Care FSA
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance plans
- Voluntary Hinge Health Musculoskeletal Digital Exercise Therapy Program
- Voluntary LegalShield and Identity Theft protection plans
- Education 529 College Savings plan
- Employee Discounts
Disability Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources: email P1jobs@P1Group.com or call: 913-275-5694.
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot33
- Enterprise Electrical11
- Rosendin Electric9
- Turner Construction Company9
- Kolb Electric8
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting34
- Construction & Real Estate24
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Manufacturing3
- Transportation & Logistics3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical estimator jobs.
- 2-5 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Accubid, Trimble, or ConEst
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams
- Knowledge of NEC codes, labor rates, and material pricing for electrical systems
- Experience preparing detailed material takeoffs and labor-hour estimates
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, construction management, or equivalent field experience
Tips for Your Electrical Estimator Job Search
Quantify your bid volume on your resume
List the annual dollar value of bids you've managed or contributed to, the project types you've estimated, and the software you used. Hiring managers screen for candidates who've worked at relevant project scales, so specifics beat vague descriptions every time.
Highlight proficiency in estimating software
Call out your experience with tools like Accubid, Trimble, or Bluebeam in a dedicated skills section. Many job postings screen for specific platforms before reading the rest of your resume, so burying this in a job description paragraph means you'll get filtered out.
Target listings by project type and delivery method
Filter openings by the construction delivery method the employer uses, such as design-build, design-bid-build, or EPC. Your takeoff and bid-tab experience in one method doesn't always translate directly, so matching on project delivery type sharpens your fit from the first line.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a sample scope-of-work walkthrough
Interviewers at electrical contractors frequently ask you to walk through how you'd estimate a specific project type. Practice narrating your takeoff process aloud, including how you handle allowances, labor burden, and subcontractor quotes, before your first screen call.
Negotiate on base using total project exposure
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the total value of bids you've owned, not just your years of experience. Estimators who can show they've independently managed large bids command higher base offers than those who cite tenure alone.
Electrical Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical estimators?
The companies hiring the most electrical estimators right now include Jobot, Enterprise Electrical, and Rosendin Electric, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at mid-size to large electrical contractors with active commercial or industrial project pipelines.
How many electrical estimator jobs are remote?
About 29% of electrical estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most estimation work is office-based and tied to project site coordination. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are takeoff and quantity surveying roles at national contractors where site visits are handled by a separate field team.
How do you become an electrical estimator?
Most electrical estimators start in the field as electricians or project engineers, building hands-on knowledge of labor hours and material costs before moving to an estimating desk. From there, learning takeoff software, studying NEC code applications, and shadowing senior estimators on live bids accelerates the transition. Certifications from organizations like ASPE can strengthen your candidacy when you're ready to apply for dedicated estimating roles.
Can you get hired as an electrical estimator with little or no experience?
Yes, some electrical contractors hire junior or apprentice estimators who come from an electrician apprenticeship or a construction management program. Your strongest assets at that stage are field experience with conduit, panel work, or service installation, since you already understand labor complexity in ways a pure office candidate does not. Targeting smaller contractors who train in-house gives you the best entry point.
What does the electrical estimator interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your estimating software experience and the types of projects you've bid. A hiring manager interview follows, where you'll often walk through your estimating workflow on a hypothetical project. Some employers add a practical takeoff exercise using a set of drawings before extending an offer, particularly for mid-level and senior roles.
Where can I find and apply to electrical estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and project specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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