Estimator - Electrical Contractor

Join Our Team as an Electrical Estimator!

Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in both ground-up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar installations.

As an Electrical Estimator, you’ll play a critical role in helping Slifco Electric secure successful projects by delivering accurate, competitive, and well-structured estimates.

You’ll collaborate closely with leadership and project teams during preconstruction while helping shape project strategy before the first wire is ever pulled.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical estimates for commercial and industrial projects.
• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed material take-offs and labor analysis.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals and pricing.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and leadership during preconstruction.
• Maintain organized, clear, and defensible estimate documentation.
• Support project handoff to operations teams after award.

Skills

• 2+ years of electrical estimating experience or strong electrical construction background.
• Data Center project experience (preferred).
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and installation practices.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with estimating software platforms.
• Accubid experience (preferred).
• Journeyman Electrician License (preferred).
• Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude.

Benefits

• Opportunity to support complex and large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Stable and growing organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Ready to Power Up Your Career? ⚡

No 3rd party recruiters — please apply directly through Slifco Electric’s careers page.