Electrical Estimator Jobs in Arizona
Electrical Estimator jobs in Arizona are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in commercial construction, utility infrastructure, and industrial development across a market that ranges from entry-level estimating coordinators to senior chief estimators. Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale are the primary hiring centers, where established contractors and engineering firms like Sundt Construction, Rosendin Electric, and Achen-Gardner consistently staff estimating teams. The most sought-after specialties include commercial and industrial electrical estimation, renewable energy project bidding, and design-build preconstruction work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.
At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.
We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career.
As a Electrical Senior Estimator for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, you’ll have the opportunity be part of a company that lead innovative infrastructure projects that shape the future of your community.
Why Choose PCL?
Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.
Our offerings could include:
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
Here's how a Electrical Senior Estimator for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. within Arizona Industrial contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical estimating efforts for complex industrial, data center, power, and infrastructure projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, one-lines, P&IDs, and contract documents to define scope and estimate requirements.
- Perform and review quantity takeoffs for power distribution, MV/LV systems, lighting, grounding, instrumentation, controls, and communications.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and productivity pricing for self-perform electrical work.
- Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates through final bid submission.
- Establish estimate schedules, assign work scopes, and coordinate estimating activities across the pursuit team.
- Partner with operations, engineering, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors to validate pricing, constructability, and execution assumptions.
- Identify risks and opportunities and develop contingencies, clarifications, exclusions, value-engineering options, and pricing strategies.
- Lead estimate reviews and bid strategy discussions and communicate recommendations to leadership and clients.
- Lead and mentor estimating team members and review work for accuracy and completeness.
- Complete estimate turnover, support procurement and award recommendations, and capture learned lessons and historical cost/productivity data.
Qualifications
Required:
- 10+ years of progressive electrical construction and/or estimating experience; equivalent field, trade, or project experience considered.
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, systems, sequencing, and installation requirements.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, specifications, P&IDs, schematics, and related construction documents.
- Understanding of quantity takeoffs, labor/productivity, materials, equipment, constructability, and project costs.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to use or quickly learn estimating/takeoff tools such as Bluebeam.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to lead estimating efforts and collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, field teams, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Comfortable working primarily in an office-based estimating environment and continuing to develop estimating and bid-leadership skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent electrical trade/construction experience valued.
- Previous electrical estimating and/or self-perform estimating experience.
- Heavy industrial experience; large, complex commercial, data center, or mission-critical experience with transferable electrical scope also considered.
- Experience supporting or leading medium-to-large electrical estimates or significant electrical packages. Experience with $25M+ projects/pursuits preferred but not required.
- Experience with MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs/VFDs, instrumentation, controls, or other complex electrical systems.
- Experience leading estimate reviews, mentoring estimators, or supporting bid strategy, procurement, value engineering, and client presentations.
Your Work Has Purpose Here
PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.
At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.
We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@pcl.com and include the position and location of interest.
Company: PCL Industrial Services, Inc.
Primary Location: Chandler, Arizona
Job Title: Electrical Senior Estimator
Requisition ID: 13323
The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.
At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.
We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career.
As a Electrical Senior Estimator for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, you’ll have the opportunity be part of a company that lead innovative infrastructure projects that shape the future of your community.
Why Choose PCL?
Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.
Our offerings could include:
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
Here's how a Electrical Senior Estimator for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. within Arizona Industrial contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical estimating efforts for complex industrial, data center, power, and infrastructure projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, one-lines, P&IDs, and contract documents to define scope and estimate requirements.
- Perform and review quantity takeoffs for power distribution, MV/LV systems, lighting, grounding, instrumentation, controls, and communications.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and productivity pricing for self-perform electrical work.
- Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates through final bid submission.
- Establish estimate schedules, assign work scopes, and coordinate estimating activities across the pursuit team.
- Partner with operations, engineering, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors to validate pricing, constructability, and execution assumptions.
- Identify risks and opportunities and develop contingencies, clarifications, exclusions, value-engineering options, and pricing strategies.
- Lead estimate reviews and bid strategy discussions and communicate recommendations to leadership and clients.
- Lead and mentor estimating team members and review work for accuracy and completeness.
- Complete estimate turnover, support procurement and award recommendations, and capture learned lessons and historical cost/productivity data.
Qualifications
Required:
- 10+ years of progressive electrical construction and/or estimating experience; equivalent field, trade, or project experience considered.
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, systems, sequencing, and installation requirements.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, specifications, P&IDs, schematics, and related construction documents.
- Understanding of quantity takeoffs, labor/productivity, materials, equipment, constructability, and project costs.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to use or quickly learn estimating/takeoff tools such as Bluebeam.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to lead estimating efforts and collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, field teams, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Comfortable working primarily in an office-based estimating environment and continuing to develop estimating and bid-leadership skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent electrical trade/construction experience valued.
- Previous electrical estimating and/or self-perform estimating experience.
- Heavy industrial experience; large, complex commercial, data center, or mission-critical experience with transferable electrical scope also considered.
- Experience supporting or leading medium-to-large electrical estimates or significant electrical packages. Experience with $25M+ projects/pursuits preferred but not required.
- Experience with MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs/VFDs, instrumentation, controls, or other complex electrical systems.
- Experience leading estimate reviews, mentoring estimators, or supporting bid strategy, procurement, value engineering, and client presentations.
Your Work Has Purpose Here
PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.
At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.
We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@pcl.com and include the position and location of interest.
Company: PCL Industrial Services, Inc.
Primary Location: Chandler, Arizona
Job Title: Electrical Senior Estimator
Requisition ID: 13323
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical estimator jobs across Arizona.
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings and specifications
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid, PlanSwift, or Bluebeam
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code standards applied to commercial or industrial projects
- Three or more years of electrical construction field or estimating experience
- Ability to produce accurate material takeoffs and labor cost breakdowns
- Familiarity with Arizona utility requirements and local municipality permitting processes
Electrical Estimator Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical estimator in Arizona?
Most electrical estimators in Arizona start with a combination of hands-on electrical construction experience and formal training in construction management or electrical technology. While Arizona does not require a dedicated estimator license, many employers expect familiarity with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors requirements and the state's licensed electrical contractor ecosystem. A background as a licensed journeyman or apprentice electrician through a JATC program, combined with estimating software proficiency, is the most common path into the role.
Which companies hire electrical estimators in Arizona?
Employers hiring electrical estimators in Arizona right now include Jobot, Sundt, and Loenbro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's sustained commercial construction activity and ongoing utility and renewable energy projects mean demand from both large electrical contractors and engineering firms with a permanent regional presence in the state.
Which Arizona cities have the most electrical estimator jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale account for the most electrical estimator openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because of its scale as a major commercial and industrial construction hub, while Tucson and Scottsdale draw demand from healthcare campus expansions, data center development, and large-scale utility infrastructure projects that require dedicated estimating staff.
Are there remote electrical estimator jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than many construction trades, since estimating is primarily a desk-based, analytical function that does not require a physical job site presence. About 33% of electrical estimator openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer flexibility for bid preparation and preconstruction work. The portions most suited to remote work include takeoffs, software-based quantity surveys, and subcontractor bid reviews.
How can I get hired as a electrical estimator in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an estimating assistant or preconstruction coordinator at a mid-size Arizona electrical contractor, where mentorship under a senior estimator is common. Large Arizona firms like Rosendin Electric and Sundt Construction periodically bring on junior estimators from their apprenticeship and project management pipelines. Completing an electrical apprenticeship through a JATC program, earning an associate degree in construction technology from a school like Estrella Mountain Community College, or building a portfolio of takeoffs using software like Accubid gives candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to electrical estimator jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to electrical estimator jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to each opening.
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