Junior Electrical Estimator

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Junior Electrical Estimator Job Description

Join a dynamic and growing team in Miami as a Junior Electrical Estimator. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a junior estimator eager to enhance their skills in a fast-paced commercial electrical contracting environment. You will prepare accurate cost estimates, analyze project specifications, and support the preconstruction team in delivering competitive and profitable bids.

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial electrical projects.
• Review bid documents, drawings, and addenda.
• Solicit and analyze vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Perform material and labor cost analysis.
• Support senior estimators with bid preparation and submission.
• Maintain organized project documentation and bid files.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings when required.
• Assist with post-bid follow-up and turnover to project management.

• 2+ years of experience in electrical estimating (commercial preferred).
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical construction methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience with accubid and livecount cloud is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with estimating software and bidding processes.
• Experience in commercial construction.

The work environment is motivational and driven, ideal for individuals who are ambitious and eager to grow in their careers. The company fosters a family-like atmosphere, valuing hard work and play. The office includes amenities such as an air hockey and ping pong table. The leadership has a clear vision and strategy for company growth, offering employees flexibility and multiple career path opportunities, such as advancing to senior or lead estimator roles, or transitioning into operations/project management or field management.

Benefits include a fully paid healthcare plan option, a 401K match up to 4%, two weeks of paid vacation, and six paid holidays. The office closes on holidays, but salaried employees continue to receive pay.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.06/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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