Electrical Estimator

Honeywell

. Review customer requests for proposal, specifications, drawings, single-line diagrams, schedules, addenda, and other bid documents .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical estimating, including the preparation of detailed labor, material, and equipment estimates, while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. Proficient in developing RFQ packages and evaluating supplier quotations to support successful bid processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical EstimatingRFQ Package DevelopmentCost Breakdown PreparationKnowledge of NEC CodesProficiency in Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Electrical EstimatingQuantity Take-OffsLabor EstimatesMaterial EstimationCost AnalysisValue EngineeringElectrical Systems KnowledgeBid Process KnowledgeEstimating at Various StagesHistorical Cost Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsCoordination Across FunctionsAbility to Meet DeadlinesAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Digital Take-Off ToolsEstimating SoftwareCost DatabasesMicrosoft ExcelBuilding Automation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)Electrical Trade QualificationDegree in Electrical EngineeringConstruction Management CertificationQuantity Surveying Certification

Industry Keywords

Electrical ContractingConstruction Pre-Bid ActivityMedium-Voltage DistributionLow-Voltage SystemsSafety CodesProject Site VisitsSupplier EvaluationCost CompetitivenessLean MethodologySix Sigma

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review customer requests for proposal, specifications, drawings, single-line diagrams, schedules, addenda, and other bid documents
Summarize customer requirements and prepare requests for information
Complete detailed quantity take-offs and bills of quantity for electrical labor, materials, and equipment
Develop labor estimates using labor units, crew compositions, wage rates, productivity factors, overtime and shift assumptions, supervision requirements, and project-specific conditions
Estimate material, equipment, freight, taxes, permits, testing, temporary works, mobilization, engineering, and other direct and indirect bid costs
Define estimate assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and risk factors
Prepare estimate summaries, cost breakdowns, and proposal documentation
Use approved estimating and digital take-off tools, cost databases, assemblies, and historical information
Develop RFQ packages and scopes of work for suppliers and subcontractors
Solicit, evaluate, and compare quotations for technical compliance, scope completeness, commercial alignment, and cost competitiveness
Analyze quotation variances and estimating risks and communicate recommended cost positions, assumptions, and contingencies
Support value engineering and alternative-solution development
Maintain current knowledge of electrical construction methods, labor productivity, material pricing, applicable codes and standards, and regional installation practices
Travel to project sites or attend site walks when required for a pursuit

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical estimating, electrical contracting, construction pre-bid activity, or a comparable role
Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents and preparing detailed labor, material, and equipment estimates
Knowledge of electrical systems, materials, construction methods, and applicable electrical and safety codes, including the NEC and relevant local requirements
Experience developing RFQ packages and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
Knowledge of pre-sales and bid processes, including scope development, risk identification, value engineering, and proposal preparation
Ability to deliver assigned estimates to agreed quality standards, budgets, and deadlines
Ability to travel to project sites or attend site walks when required
Degree, technical diploma, recognized electrical trade qualification, or certification in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline is valued; equivalent directly relevant experience will also be considered
Experience supporting large, complex, or mission-critical projects
Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution, power, controls, fire, security, communications, or other low-voltage systems
Experience estimating at conceptual, budgetary, design-development, and firm-bid stages
Knowledge of Honeywell and competitor building automation systems and the electrical contractor ecosystem
Experience maintaining historical cost information and participating in post-bid or post-project estimate reviews
Ability to coordinate across functions, geographic regions, and time zones while balancing speed and accuracy
Lean, Six Sigma, Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), or comparable estimating credentials
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and digital take-off or specialist electrical estimating software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave
12 Paid Holidays
Competitive salary
Leading-edge work and development alongside dedicated experts