Reference: 1187106
Job ID: 5420604
Posted: 2026-10-16
Closing date: 2027-01-14
Location: Maryland
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 + benefits (per annum)
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Construction
Company: Hays
Consultant: Romana-Jade QuailHays office: Washington DC — 4040 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 700BPhone: 7737292200
Email: Romana-Jade.Quail@hays.comYour new company
An established electrical contractor in the Frederick, MD market is looking to hire an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its growing electrical division. The business operates as part of a long-established, family-owned construction group with multiple specialist construction divisions. The electrical operation delivers commercial and industrial electrical contracting services and works with general contractors, schools and government agencies across the surrounding region. With approximately $10M–$15M in annual electrical revenue, this is a key hire for the division and could suit either an Estimator ready to be developed into a more senior position or someone operating at Lead/Senior Estimator level already.
The role:- You will take ownership of electrical estimating across a diverse pipeline of projects, including: commercial, industrial, government, educational, institutional.
- Healthcare. Projects typically range from approximately $20K up to $10M, with a combination of competitive bid and negotiated work.
- You'll be responsible for estimating approximately $50M–$60M worth of opportunities annually, working closely with the division leadership, project management team and field operations. What you'll need to succeed
- Estimator level — 3+ years of electrical estimating experience OR Senior Estimator level — Ideally, 6+ years of electrical estimating experience for the more senior-level opportunity
- Strong understanding of electrical construction and estimating
- Experience managing bids from initial review through submission
- Accubid experience is a plus
- Comfortable working across both competitive and negotiated opportunities
- Someone who can take real ownership of the estimating function
- What you'll get in return
- Estimator level: $100K–$130KSenior level: $130K–$150K+Discretionary annual bonus
- Gas card 401(k)
- Healthcare, Vision, Dental10 paid holidays5 sick days
- Access to an onsite healthcare nurse two days per week
Potential for 1–2 day hybrid if needed What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #LI-DNI #1187106 - Romana-Jade Quail
