Dallas Electrical Estimator — Lead Bid & Precon Impact

Kilgore Industries, LP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and incentive

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kilgore Industries in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to support commercial and industrial operations. You will prepare accurate estimates for negotiated and hard-bid projects, review drawings, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams to align costs with execution plans.

The ideal candidate has 3-7+ years in electrical estimation, is proficient with Accubid, and understands labor productivity and market conditions.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience as an Electrical Estimator in commercial or industrial construction.
• Proficiency in estimating and takeoff software (Accubid).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, codes, means and methods.
• Solid understanding of labor productivity, material pricing, and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for commercial, industrial, healthcare, aviation, and institutional projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract requirements to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for conduit, wire, devices, panels, lighting, gear, and related electrical systems.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure scope coverage and competitiveness.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and overhead costs using historical data and industry benchmarks.
• Identify risk, value engineering opportunities, alternates, and cost-saving strategies during preconstruction.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and operations teams to align estimates with execution plans.
• Participate in bid reviews, turnover meetings, and preconstruction handoffs.
• Support change-order pricing and conceptual budgeting as needed.
• Maintain organized estimate files, takeoffs, and bid documentation.
• Comply with company estimating standards, safety policies, and quality procedures.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Takeoffs

Bid management

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Kilgore Industries in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to support commercial and industrial operations. You will prepare accurate estimates for negotiated and hard-bid projects, review drawings, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams to align costs with execution plans.

The ideal candidate has 3-7+ years in electrical estimation, is proficient with Accubid, and understands labor productivity and market conditions.