Electrical Estimator

Roanoke, VA
job summary:
Join our clients team in Roanoke, VA, as an Estimator III, a senior-level role designed for a technical expert capable of navigating our most complex bidding opportunities. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, using your advanced knowledge of electrical and construction sectors to deliver precise cost estimates and highly competitive proposals. Beyond technical calculation, you will act as a subject matter expert on key customer standards and historical quote data to drive departmental success. We are looking for a seasoned professional with over five years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at maintaining professional relationships with both internal stakeholders and external vendors. APPLY NOW!

location: Roanoke, Virginia
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 90,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Associates

responsibilities:

  • Manages the full lifecycle of complex bids and proposals with minimal oversight

  • Translates technical one-line diagrams into accurate equipment and material lists

  • Identifies project discrepancies and builds detailed lists of technical clarifications

  • Leverages deep customer insight to align pricing and scope with specific client expectations

  • Sources and negotiates quotes from subcontractors and suppliers for total job costing

  • Mentors the bidding team by maintaining accurate cost databases for shelters and labor

  • Reviews historical quote opportunities to predict lead times and pricing trends accurately

  • Serves as a primary technical contact for Business Development Managers on high-stakes bids

  • Oversees the final acknowledgement of purchase orders against original written proposals
qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Education: Associates

skills:
  • Estimating
  • Technical Support
  • Electrical
  • Construction
  • Technical Writing
  • Electrical
  • Electrical Engineering


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-03-20

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