Electrical Estimator (Residential & Commercial)

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

WAGE / SALARY

$900-$2500

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Jun 3, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Wadi Electric is a growing electrical contracting company serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to help us price residential and light commercial projects accurately, competitively, and profitably.

Our primary focus is residential electrical work, service upgrades, rewires, additions, remodels, EV chargers, generators, and light commercial projects.

Project sizes typically range from $50, yes000 to $2,000,000.

We are looking for someone highly experienced who can produce detailed, organized, and accurate estimates with minimal supervision while coordinating with our Master Electrician when needed.

Expected production:
20–40 estimates per month.

Primary goal:
Win profitable work while maintaining strong margins.

Responsibilities:

• Review plans, scope documents, and customer requirements
• Perform quantity takeoffs
• Build detailed labor and material estimates
• Price residential and light commercial electrical work
• Analyze project specifications and identify missing scope
• Coordinate with suppliers for material pricing
• Build professional estimate packages and proposals
• Review code requirements and installation requirements
• Identify permit requirements where applicable
• Value engineer projects for profitability
• Suggest alternates and cost-saving options
• Track bid status and revisions
• Review awarded projects for handoff to field team
• Maintain estimating templates and pricing systems
• Coordinate with management and Master Electrician for technical review

Types of work you will estimate:

• Panel upgrades / service upgrades
• Whole-home rewires
• EV charger installations
• Generator systems
• Dedicated circuits
• Lighting packages
• Smart home electrical upgrades
• Kitchen and bath remodels
• Basement finishes
• Additions
• Service work
• Small commercial tenant improvements
• Restaurant electrical work
• Retail electrical work

Requirements:

• Strong electrical estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of residential electrical systems
• Strong understanding of NEC/code compliance
• Ability to read blueprints and plans
• Ability to build labor units accurately
• Strong material knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines

Software experience (strong plus):

• ServiceTitan
• Microsoft Excel
• Bluebeam Revu
• PlanSwift
• STACK Construction Technologies
• Accubid Classic
• McCormick Estimating

Bonus if you have:

• Your own estimating software
• Your own takeoff tools
• Existing supplier relationships
• Home service estimating experience
• Electrical contracting background

Compensation:

$900–$2,500/month depending on:
• experience
• speed
• accuracy
• win rate
• profitability of bids

To apply, send:

• Resume
• Sample estimate(s) you’ve built
• Software you use
• Types of electrical projects you’ve estimated
• Estimated monthly output
• Bid win history

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