Commercial Electrical Estimator

Job overview

The Commercial Electrical Estimator role is onsite in Des Moines, IA, and compensation is not specified. The position supports Team Kline’s commercial electrical project estimating and bidding work. The estimator evaluates project scope, labor, materials, and costs to prepare competitive bids and inform management’s bidding decisions. By maintaining cost information, checking estimates against codes and specifications, and coordinating project handoffs, the role helps improve estimate accuracy and project profitability.

What you'll do

• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents
• analyze blueprints for wire lengths and outlet placements
• determine material, fixture, and labor requirements and costs
• assess project profitability and provide solutions to improve it
• maintain estimating databases and historical cost information
• ensure estimates comply with codes, specifications, and company standards
• submit competitive bids
• evaluate in-house construction versus subcontracting
• attend pre-bid meetings and oversee pre-construction handoffs
• assist with change orders
• maintain relationships with customers, engineers, architects, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors
• communicate with project managers and conduct post-project reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

commercial electrical estimator

des moines ia

team kline

electrical construction

commercial projects

project estimating

blueprints

cost analysis

bid preparation

electrical codes

project profitability

preconstruction

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least two years of commercial electrical estimating experience. Employees may occasionally be assigned to projects outside their primary product line to support operational needs, workforce planning, and scheduling.

About the employer

Team Kline is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.