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Senior Electrical Estimator

Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site

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Job Title: Senior Electrical Estimator Date Updated: 3/6/2026 Division: 30 - OES Department: 190 Construction Services FLSA Classification: Exempt Immediate Supervisor (Title): Senior VP, OSG Positions Supervised: N/A Lo…

Skills: Electrical Estimating, New Construction, Electrical Takeoffs, Labor and Material Pricing, Value Engineering

Senior Electrical Estimator

Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • professional certificate
  • Posted 2d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating process for new construction electrical projects from initial drawing review to final proposal submission. Develop accurate budgets and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors.

Requirements

Requires over 7 years of electrical estimating experience and a Journeyman Electrician license, with a Master Electrician license preferred. Must be proficient in estimating software like Accubid and Bluebeam and have a strong background in commercial construction.

Full job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Estimator 

Date Updated: 3/6/2026

Division: 30 - OES 

Department: 190 Construction Services 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor (Title): Senior VP, OSG

Positions Supervised: N/A

Location: Jacksonville, FL

 

Primary Purpose:

The Senior Electrical Estimator requires deep expertise in new construction electrical projects. This individual will lead the estimating process from initial drawing review through final proposal submission. They have strong knowledge of electrical systems, labor and material pricing, and maintain strong relationships within the electrical and general contractor community. Expected to have an entrepreneurial, startup mindset who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and helping grow a construction business.

 

Job Responsibilities: Percentage of time: 100%

Estimating & Preconstruction

  • Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and project documents for new construction projects.
  • Perform complete electrical takeoffs including power distribution, lighting, low voltage, fire alarm, and specialty systems.
  • Develop accurate labor and material estimates based on project scope, productivity factors, and market conditions.
  • Price electrical scope using supplier quotes, subcontractor bids, and internal cost databases.
  • Prepare detailed project budgets, bid summaries, and proposals.
  • Identify scope gaps, conflicts, and value engineering opportunities.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

  • Maintain and leverage relationships with electrical suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors.
  • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and project walkthroughs when required.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to validate estimate assumptions.

Strategic & Operational Contributions

  • Assist leadership with bid strategy and project selection.
  • Help develop and improve estimating systems, templates, and cost databases.
  • Provide insight into market pricing trends and labor conditions.
  • Support project handoff to operations after successful bid awards.

Startup / Growth Mindset

  • Contribute ideas to improve estimating efficiency, workflows, and technology adoption.
  • Help build scalable estimating processes as the company grows.
  • Work closely with leadership in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of direct electrical estimating experience, primarily in new construction projects.
  • Minimum qualification: Journeyman Electrician license. Master Electrician license preferred.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret electrical plans, drawings, and specifications.
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • Electrical materials
    • Labor units and productivity
    • Electrical systems and installation methods
  • Proven experience estimating commercial projects.
  • Strong network within electrical contractors, suppliers, and general contractors.
  • Proficiency with estimating tools such as:
    • Accubid
    • ConEst
    • Bluebeam
    • PlanSwift
    • Excel or similar software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience estimating large-scale commercial construction projects.
  • Familiarity with design-build projects.
  • Experience working in a growing or startup construction company.
  • Ability to help develop estimating standards, pricing databases, and internal workflows.

Amount of contact with others:

Frequent contact with individuals outside the office including vendors and customers.

 

Work Schedule:

Office operating hours are 8AM – 5PM. 

 

Travel Expectations:

Occasional travel across the United States.

 

Working Conditions:

 Never = 0% / Occasionally = 1-32% / Frequently = 33-65% / Constantly = 66-100%

  1. Physical Requirements

Standing Constantly

Walking Constantly

Sitting Frequently

Talking, Hearing Constantly

Feeling, Fingering, Grasping Frequently

Climbing, Balancing Occasionally

Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling Occasionally

Reaching with Hands and Arms Occasionally

Tasting, Smelling Never

  1. Lifting Requirements

 

Up to 10 Pounds Occasionally

Up to 50 Pounds Occasionally

Up to 100 Pounds Never

More than 100 Pounds Never

  1. Vision Requirements

 

Looking at CRT/LCD Constantly

Color Vision Frequently

(identify and distinguish colors) 

Peripheral, Depth Perception Frequently 

Ability to Adjust Focus Constantly

  1. Environment Conditions

 

Blood, Body Fluids Never

Toxic Chemicals Never

Moving Parts Occasionally

Electrical Shock Risk Occasionally

Explosives Never

Fumes, Gases, Dust Occasionally

Extreme Cold (non-weather) Occasionally

Extreme Heat (non-weather) Occasionally

Severe Cold Weather Occasionally

Severe Hot Weather Occasionally

  1. Noise Moderate (Business Office) 

 

Related keywords

Electrical EstimatorNew ConstructionJourneyman ElectricianMaster ElectricianAccubidConEstBluebeamPlanSwiftExcelPower DistributionLightingLow VoltageFire AlarmValue EngineeringCommercial ConstructionDesign-Build

About Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

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LED Lighting, Turnkey Energy Project Solutions and Maintenance Services, EV Charging

Industry
Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Manitowoc, WI
LinkedIn followers
7,085

Orion is the leader in LED lighting systems and turnkey project implementation including commissioning and installation of fixtures, controls and IoT solutions, ongoing system maintenance and program management. We transform commercial and industrial buildings into state-of-the-art energy efficient facilities, helping our customers to digitize their businesses and reduce their carbon footprint. We now also offer a full menu of maintenance services to assist with all facility maintenance needs. We are a US-based manufacturer and we’re proud to claim Made in the USA on our products. Our LED product portfolio supports industrial, commercial, agricultural, exterior and lighting control applications. Many of our nearly 100 granted patents relate to lighting systems that provide exceptional optical and thermal performance, driving financial, environmental and workspace benefits for a wide variety of customers. As an organization we are driven, passionate and committed to helping our customers save money and improve their lighting effectiveness. Our thriving culture and strong values challenge us to be the best. If your goal is to be part of an organization that is doing great things in a fast-paced environment with great rewards, then Orion is the right place for you.

Offices: 2210 Woodland Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220, US · 9143 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256, US

LED lightingWireless controlsLED Lighting retrofits for CommercialIndustrialExteriorRetailand Agriculture marketsMaintenance Servicesand EV Charging
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About Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

LinkedInVisit site

LED Lighting, Turnkey Energy Project Solutions and Maintenance Services, EV Charging

Industry
Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Manitowoc, WI
LinkedIn followers
7,085

Orion is the leader in LED lighting systems and turnkey project implementation including commissioning and installation of fixtures, controls and IoT solutions, ongoing system maintenance and program management. We transform commercial and industrial buildings into state-of-the-art energy efficient facilities, helping our customers to digitize their businesses and reduce their carbon footprint. We now also offer a full menu of maintenance services to assist with all facility maintenance needs. We are a US-based manufacturer and we’re proud to claim Made in the USA on our products. Our LED product portfolio supports industrial, commercial, agricultural, exterior and lighting control applications. Many of our nearly 100 granted patents relate to lighting systems that provide exceptional optical and thermal performance, driving financial, environmental and workspace benefits for a wide variety of customers. As an organization we are driven, passionate and committed to helping our customers save money and improve their lighting effectiveness. Our thriving culture and strong values challenge us to be the best. If your goal is to be part of an organization that is doing great things in a fast-paced environment with great rewards, then Orion is the right place for you.

Offices: 2210 Woodland Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220, US · 9143 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256, US

LED lightingWireless controlsLED Lighting retrofits for CommercialIndustrialExteriorRetailand Agriculture marketsMaintenance Servicesand EV Charging
View all jobs at Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

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