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Commercial Electrical Estimator – Drive Bidding Precision and Growth for Coastal Electric of Florida

Job Overview:

• Company: Coastal Electric of Florida
• Salary/Pay Rate: $80,000 - $100,000 per year (Plus Performance-Based Bonus)
• Location: Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial & Industrial Electrical and Controls
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity:

You will play a pivotal role in driving company growth by crafting precise, competitive estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects across the greater Jacksonville market. Working within a rapidly growing team that maintains a tight-knit family culture, you will directly influence profitability, bid strategy, and project success. This position offers a dynamic hybrid balance and clear long-term career advancement opportunities.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Analyze bid invitations, specifications, and contract documents to establish accurate commercial scopes.
• Execute detailed digital quantity takeoffs for electrical distribution, lighting, controls, and site systems.
• Build complete estimates in ConEst while managing labor units, material pricing, and productivity factors.
• Solicit, review, and level vendor quotes to eliminate scope gaps and commercial risks prior to submission.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with general contractors, design teams, and field leaders during active bidding phases.
• Lead internal bid review meetings to present proposed pricing, margins, labor strategies, and project risks.
• Turn awarded projects over to field leadership smoothly to ensure seamless execution and budget compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of commercial electrical estimating experience (or equivalent field leadership background).
• Valid driver's license and ability to attend site visits across the greater Jacksonville area.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial electrical systems and the National Electrical Code.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schedules, and addenda.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and digital takeoff software such as Bluebeam (must have).
• Demonstrated capability to analyze vendor quotes, calculate labor costs, and recognize contractual risks.
• Excellent mathematical, organizational, and time-management skills to handle hard bid deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 or more years of commercial electrical estimating experience (or equivalent field leadership background).
• Hands-on proficiency with ConEst or comparable electrical estimating software.
• Construction experience focused in the Jacksonville, Orlando, or Palm Coast markets.
• Electrical design-build experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary with weekly pay cycles and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Professional training and certifications, including technical and safety programs.
• Employee referral bonus program.

About Us:

Coastal Electric of Florida is a growing electrical and controls contractor specializing in commercial and industrial projects across the region. We combine the momentum of an expanding company with the supportive feel of a family business, offering our team members stability, continuous training, and true career growth.

Coastal Electric of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.