Mid Level Electrical Estimator Jobs
Mid level electrical estimator jobs go to professionals ready to own bid packages end to end, take accountability for project scope, and guide junior estimators with limited oversight. Openings run across Construction & Real Estate, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Jobot, Rosendin Electric, and Michels hiring at this level now.
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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its Kansas City team. This position will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, developing competitive bids, and collaborating with project managers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to support successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and bid documents.
- Perform detailed electrical takeoffs based on contract documents.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and competitive bids.
- Develop proposals, scope letters, bid forms, and itemized pricing.
- Review and verify vendor and subcontractor proposals.
- Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, foremen, and management.
- Maintain knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and apply requirements to project documents.
- Attend pre-bid meetings as needed.
- Identify and resolve estimating-related issues.
- Prepare project information for handoff to the project management team.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in commercial or industrial construction.
- Experience with design-build projects preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction methods.
- Experience with estimating software; Accubid preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its Kansas City team. This position will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, developing competitive bids, and collaborating with project managers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to support successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and bid documents.
- Perform detailed electrical takeoffs based on contract documents.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and competitive bids.
- Develop proposals, scope letters, bid forms, and itemized pricing.
- Review and verify vendor and subcontractor proposals.
- Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, foremen, and management.
- Maintain knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and apply requirements to project documents.
- Attend pre-bid meetings as needed.
- Identify and resolve estimating-related issues.
- Prepare project information for handoff to the project management team.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in commercial or industrial construction.
- Experience with design-build projects preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction methods.
- Experience with estimating software; Accubid preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot14
- Rosendin Electric7
- Michels3
- DPR Construction3
- Michels Corporation3
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate17
- Staffing & Recruiting15
- Energy8
- Manufacturing6
- Transportation & Logistics3
Mid Level Electrical Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level electrical estimator job?
Lead with project ownership, not just task completion. Hiring managers at this level want to see that you have prepared complete bid packages independently, defended estimates to clients or project managers, and caught scope gaps before they became cost problems. Highlight specific project types and delivery methods you know well, and make sure your resume reflects the dollar value or complexity of estimates you have managed.
Which companies hire mid level electrical estimators?
Companies hiring mid level electrical estimators right now include Jobot, Rosendin Electric, and Michels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of regional electrical contractors, national specialty subcontractors, and design-build general contractors who need estimators capable of running bids with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level electrical estimator jobs?
Yes, though most roles still have some on-site or client-facing component. About 13% of mid level electrical estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote roles most common at firms that centralize estimating departments away from project sites. Hybrid arrangements are typical for positions that require periodic site walks or preconstruction meetings.
How do I move up to a mid level electrical estimator role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on progressively larger ownership. Early on, that means moving from supporting a senior estimator to running sections of a bid independently. Over time you develop fluency in take-off software, build a working knowledge of labor and material costs, and start catching scope and risk issues without prompting. Demonstrating measurable impact on bid accuracy or win rate is what signals readiness for a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level electrical estimators?
Mid Level electrical estimator roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they involve complex electrical scopes, tight bid timelines, and a consistent pipeline of new projects that require experienced estimators who can work without constant oversight.