Commercial Electrical Estimator

Job Summary

A growing electrical construction services firm in Houston, TX is seeking a Commercial Electrical Estimator for a direct hire opportunity within its Commercial Division. This is an excellent role for an experienced estimator who enjoys taking ownership of complex commercial electrical bids, partnering with leadership, and contributing directly to project success.

This organization offers a people-centric culture, supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and a motivated approach to hiring the right person without unnecessary delays. The role provides exposure to a variety of commercial projects, including office buildings, tenant improvements, warehouses, distribution centers, data centers, retail projects, and laboratory or technical facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Houston commercial construction market knowledge, the ability to independently manage estimates from takeoff through proposal submission, and the communication skills to collaborate effectively with project management, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare detailed electrical cost estimates for commercial construction projects from initial takeoff through final proposal submission.
- Review plans, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and scope requirements to ensure accurate and complete estimates.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, develop pricing, and evaluate labor, material, equipment, vendor, and subcontractor costs.
- Solicit, compare, and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotes to support competitive bid strategies.
- Participate in bid strategy meetings, scope reviews, preconstruction discussions, and proposal reviews with internal leadership and project teams.
- Support negotiated work, design-build opportunities, budgeting, and conceptual estimating as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Base salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 per year.
- Total earnings potential: approximately $100,000 to $130,000, depending on performance.
- Performance-based profit sharing structured per project.
- Discretionary year-end bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- 5+ years of electrical estimating experience, with commercial electrical construction experience required.
- Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, materials, labor factors, and construction methods.
- Experience estimating projects such as office buildings, tenant finish, warehouses, distribution centers, data centers, retail, labs, or technical facilities.
- Proficiency with Accubid estimating software.
- Strong understanding of Houston construction market pricing and local subcontractor and vendor environments.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, bid documents, and construction drawings.
- Experience with hard bids and negotiated work.
- Excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior estimating experience with commercial tenant improvement, data center, laboratory, warehouse, or technical facility projects.
- Experience supporting conceptual budgeting, preconstruction planning, and design-build estimating.
- Strong local relationships with Houston-area vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and construction teams.