Electric Service Estimator

Position Summary

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking an experienced Service Estimator to prepare accurate estimates and proposals for commercial, industrial, municipal, and government electrical and lighting service work.

The ideal candidate understands how electrical service work is performed in the field and can accurately evaluate labor, materials, equipment, access requirements, and project conditions to develop competitive and profitable estimates.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare estimates for electrical and lighting service, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and small projects.

Review customer requests, technician notes, photos, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.

Develop labor, material, equipment, rental, and subcontractor costs.

Obtain vendor and supplier pricing.

Prepare clear proposals with scope, pricing, assumptions, and exclusions.

Work with technicians and Service Management to clarify field conditions and project requirements.

Participate in site visits when needed.

Identify scope gaps, additional work, access requirements, and potential project risks.

Maintain accurate estimate and proposal documentation.

Support project handoff once work is awarded.

Review completed work to improve future estimating accuracy and profitability.

Types of Work

Estimates may include:

Commercial and industrial lighting

Parking-lot and site lighting

LED upgrades and retrofits

Lighting controls

Pole and fixture replacements

Electrical troubleshooting and repairs

Panels, feeders, and branch circuits

Underground electrical work

Bucket-truck and aerial work

Small electrical construction projects

Qualifications

5+ years of electrical, lighting, service, estimating, or related construction experience.

Experience preparing electrical estimates, quotes, or proposals.

Strong understanding of electrical materials, labor, equipment, and installation methods.

Ability to read drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.

Strong organizational, mathematical, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple estimates and priorities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating/project-management systems.

Valid driver's license.

Journeyman or Master Electrician experience is preferred but not required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can evaluate a service opportunity, understand how the work will actually be completed, and determine the appropriate labor, materials, equipment, and pricing.

The right candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, technically knowledgeable, and understands the importance of accurate estimating to project execution and profitability.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Employer-paid disability and life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

E qual Employment Opportunity

Lighting Maintenance Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.