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Electrical Estimating 2025

Electrical Estimating

S.F. Johnson Enterprises • Build. Learn. Preserve.

Electrical Estimating Class

Learn to estimate electrical projects with precision. This 10-module course includes videos, cheat sheets, templates, OSHA guidance, and lifetime access.

📚 10 Modules 🎥 Video + Practice 📂 Templates & Tools 🦺 OSHA Guidance ♾️ Lifetime Access

What You’ll Get

A complete estimating workflow you can use immediately — from plan review to takeoff, pricing, recap, proposal, and submission.

Scope + Plan Review process
Takeoff + QTO templates
Labor + Productivity rules
OH/Profit/Contingency math
Bid + Proposal packaging

✅ Practical, Not Fluffy

Every module is built around the real steps estimators use daily — with checklists, examples, and deliverables.

🧰 Tools You Can Reuse

Takeoff template, calculators, proposal samples, naming standards, and QA/QC routines you can copy into your system.

📈 Win More Bids

Learn how to protect scope, manage risk, document assumptions, and submit clean proposals that don’t get tossed.

How to Use This Course

Follow this exact rhythm for best results:

  1. Watch the module video and pause to take notes.
  2. Use the checklist + templates to apply the step.
  3. Complete practice (and quiz if included).
  4. Apply it on a real plan set that week.

Who This Is For

  • Electrical contractors estimating self-perform work
  • Estimators leveling quotes and building bid packages
  • New estimators needing a full start-to-finish workflow
  • Owners wanting better bid accuracy & profit control

Tip: Use Modules 8–10 as your “closeout system” for bid day confidence.

📚 Course Modules

Click any module to jump in. If you’re new, start at Module 1 and go in order.

1

Introduction to Electrical Estimating

How estimators think: scope, risk, and the estimating workflow from day one.
2

Reading and Understanding Electrical Plans

Legend, symbols, risers, one-lines, schedules, and where estimators get burned.
3

Electrical Takeoff Methods

Counts, lengths, assemblies, and a repeatable takeoff system.
4

Material Costs & Pricing

Material strategies, vendor coverage, quote logs, and pricing controls.
5

Labor Estimating & Productivity Factors

Manhours, production rates, conditions, and how to protect labor risk.
6

Applying Overhead, Profit & Contingencies

Correct math order + practical margin protection for real bids.
7

Creating & Reviewing the Final Estimate

QA/QC, recap logic, unit pricing checks, and estimate readability.
8

Bidding & Proposal Submission

Bid day packaging, alternates/unit prices, logs, and compliance.
9

Software & Digital Estimating Tools

Digital takeoff workflow, exports → Excel mapping, and audit trails.
10

Case Studies & Real-World Applications

Full walk-throughs + ConstructIQ case study workflow and grading rubric.

🎥 Study Videos

Each module includes video instruction. Lessons are intentionally concise so you can pause, take notes, apply the concept, and complete the quiz. Expect ~1–2 hours per module with practice.

Best flow: Watch → Notes → Practice → Quiz → Apply on a project.

👷 About Your Instructor

Taught by Stacey F. Johnson, Owner of S.F. Johnson Enterprises, LLC — a nationally trusted firm with over 15 years of experience helping contractors learn, grow, and win bids through accurate estimating and business training.

Services All Contractors Need Since 2010 • Build. Learn. Preserve.

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When you’re ready, use Modules 8–10 to polish your bid packages and build a repeatable submission system.