Estimator – Electrical Prefab - 5K Power
Estimator – Electrical Prefab
About 5K Power 5K Power is a multi-disciplinary electrical solutions company operating across four business units: Electrical Prefab, Skidding, Temp Power Solutions, and UL Manufacturing. This position sits within Electrical Prefab, which designs and builds electrical wall panels, prefabricated electrical units, and overhead racks to keep construction and industrial projects safe, efficient, and on schedule.
Position Summary The Estimator – Electrical Prefab develops accurate, competitive cost estimates and proposals for electrical wall panels, prefabricated units, and overhead rack projects. The role reviews drawings and specs, performs material and labor takeoffs, sources vendor pricing, and collaborates with engineering, project management, and shop teams to align bids with real production capacity, lead times, and costs.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating, Bidding & Takeoffs
Review project drawings, specs, and bid documents to construct accurate estimates for wall panels, modular units, and overhead racks.
Perform detailed material takeoffs and calculate labor hour estimates for prefab assemblies.
Solicit and evaluate supplier and vendor quotes for components and materials.
Prepare and submit competitive, complete bid proposals within strict customer and internal deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Value Engineering
Work with project managers, engineering, and shop leadership to validate constructability, lead times, capacity, and pricing assumptions.
Identify value-engineering options to increase bid competitiveness while preserving quality and code compliance.
Participate in bid reviews, contract negotiations, and scope clarification meetings.
Database & Process Management
Track historical cost and production data to continually sharpen estimate precision.
Maintain up-to-date pricing databases, unit costs, vendor lists, and labor rates.
Maintain organized estimate files, bid logs, and documentation for both awarded and lost proposals.
Qualifications
Required:
Education: High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience: 3+ years of estimating experience in electrical construction, prefabrication, or industrial manufacturing.
Technical & Soft Skills: Proficient in reading electrical drawings, schematics, and specs; strong math, analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
Software: Experienced with Microsoft Excel and industry estimating software.
Direct knowledge of electrical prefab assemblies (wall panels, modular units, overhead racks).
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant industry standards.
Physical Requirements
Office and shop setting, with occasional visits to shop floors or job sites to review production or verify scope.
Ability to sit/stand for long periods and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Why 5K Power This position plays a key role in building 5K Power's electrical prefabrication and distribution platform. The Estimator – Electrical Prefab helps establish standard configurations, BOMs, labor assumptions, vendor relationships, pricing databases, and estimating processes that allow 5K Power to respond faster, price more accurately, and manufacture more efficiently than traditional electrical equipment providers.