Electrical and HVAC Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Create precise and competitive estimates and bids for commercial electrical and HVAC projects.

• Examine project plans, specifications, scopes, and bidding documents to assess labor, materials, equipment, and total project costs.

• Evaluate project needs and establish pricing for the Maryland commercial sector.

• Conduct quantity takeoffs and cost evaluations for electrical and/or HVAC scopes.

• Operate directly within client systems and estimating platforms.

• Keep organized and accurate estimating records along with pricing information.

• Collaborate with the client team throughout the estimation and bidding phases.

• Investigate and implement current market, labor, and material pricing.

• Recognize potential cost risks, scope discrepancies, and estimating errors prior to bid submission.

• Enhance and uphold efficient estimating workflows and processes.

• Adhere to deadlines and manage several estimates while ensuring accuracy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of estimating experience within the U.S.

• Proven experience in estimating commercial electrical and/or HVAC projects.

• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. commercial construction practices and pricing.

• Experience with Maryland or Mid-Atlantic projects is highly preferred.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or relevant hands-on estimating experience.

• Proficient in English with strong written and oral communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Capability to analyze plans, specifications, scopes, and construction documents.

• Solid understanding of labor, material, and project costing.

• Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for assigned estimates.

• Comfortable working remotely within client systems and processes.

• Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.

• Availability to work on Eastern Time.

• Willingness to undertake a paid skills assessment.

• Familiarity with ServiceTitan, McCormick, Snap Count, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Procore, or On-Screen Takeoff is preferred.

• Portfolio, sample estimates, or work examples showcasing estimating experience, if available.

• Dedicated to one client during working hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Compensation for skills assessment.

• Option for remote work.

• Flexibility as an independent contractor, if applicable.

• Freedom and flexibility to manage your work according to your terms, if working as an independent contractor.