Commercial Electrical Estimator — Takeoffs & Proposals

Enterprise Electrical co; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

PTO

Paid Holidays

Continuing education

Job summary

Enterprise Electrical, based in Houston, Texas, seeks an Estimator to prepare accurate electrical estimates for commercial projects. You will support the estimating team with takeoffs, bid proposals, and vendor coordination to ensure competitive, profitable bids.

You will work closely with the Senior Estimator and project teams to align estimates with scope and company standards. This role primarily operates from our office with periodic site visits and bid deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing detailed takeoffs and assembling estimates with high accuracy.
• Proficiency with estimating software including Accubid and LiveCount.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial electrical projects of moderate complexity.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFQs, and RFPs to understand project scope and requirements.
• Assist with assembling complete bid proposals, including scope letters and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing for materials and equipment.
• Identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, and potential risks in bid documents and communicate findings to the Senior Estimator.
• Apply logical assumptions during estimating and document them clearly within the estimate.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews and revisions as directed.
• Attend job walks when required and note differences between drawings, specifications, and field conditions.
• Support project turnover meetings by providing estimate details and clarifications.
• Track bid activity, update estimate logs, and assist with post bid follow ups.
• Maintain confidentiality of pricing, estimating data, and company information.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Takeoffs

Bid preparation

Vendor coordination

Communication

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount

Accubid Classic

Job description

Enterprise Electrical, based in Houston, Texas, seeks an Estimator to prepare accurate electrical estimates for commercial projects. You will support the estimating team with takeoffs, bid proposals, and vendor coordination to ensure competitive, profitable bids.

You will work closely with the Senior Estimator and project teams to align estimates with scope and company standards. This role primarily operates from our office with periodic site visits and bid deadlines.