The Electrical Estimator manages the entire bid lifecycle, from tracking opportunities to submitting final proposals. They are responsible for interpreting construction drawings, performing accurate quantity takeoffs, and ensuring project scopes are complete and well-documented.
Electrical Estimator and Bid Coordinator - Criteria List
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the bid lifecycle, from opportunity tracking to submission
- Coordinate and oversee the proposal development process
- Review and interpret construction drawings and blueprints
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using appropriate tools
- Manage and streamline the takeoff process across multiple projects
- Ensure all project scopes are complete, with no gaps or missed items
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather required inputs for bids and proposals
- Maintain organized documentation and tracking of bids, estimates, and submissions
Qualifications
- Proven experience in estimating and/or bid coordination
- Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and construction plans
- High attention to detail, especially in scope review and takeoffs
- Proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented with a go-getter mindset
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working with digital tools and platforms
Tools and Software
- On-screen Takeoff (Planswift, Bluebeam, etc.)