Electrical Estimator
Key Skills for This Role
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In this role, you will
Review and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and narratives.
Participate in client and internal project kick-off meetings.
Develop and submit RFIs and solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
Perform electrical quantity take-offs using OST, Sage, BIM, and other estimating software.
Apply appropriate unit pricing using historical data, vendor quotes, and market benchmarks.
Conduct comparative cost analyses to identify opportunities for budget alignment.
Maintain strong, positive working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Prepare organized, standardized estimate reports for client and internal use.
Deliver estimates and follow up with clients in a timely manner.
Support closeout documentation efforts as needed.
Contribute to improvements in electrical estimating processes and best practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Familiarity with building electrical systems preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with OST, or similar estimating software preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Who We Are
YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.
Planning and Construction Advisory Services (PCAS), a Business Unit of YA, specializes in pre-construction and construction consulting, including cost estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews. Known for accuracy and strategic insight, PCAS helps clients align scope, schedule, and budget from the earliest planning stages through project execution.
What We Offer
- Employee-focused culture
- Strong commitment to work-life balance
- Remote work
- Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
- Paid family care/sick leave
- Parental leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision + more
- 401k w/match
- Career growth
- Competitive salaries + Bonus
- Title and pay commensurate with experience. This role offers clear opportunities for career progression, with advancement based on performance and impact.
Fraudulent Recruitment Alert
Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message.
All official email communications regarding your application will come from [email protected] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.
If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [email protected].
Disclosures
As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assist—rather than replace—human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to equal employment opportunity. Where required by law, we will provide additional information about the use of these tools, including their purpose, and offer alternative processes or accommodations upon request.
Requirements
- Familiarity with building electrical systems preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with OST, or similar estimating software preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
About YA Group
Private forensic consulting and engineering firm serving insurers, governments, law firms, and corporate clients.
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