Electrical Estimation Manager

Prime Partners; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Prime Partners is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Grand Prairie, TX, to lead our electrical estimating team. You will run large-scale bids, assign work, train junior estimators, and collaborate with the Electrical Director to manage the bid pipeline and division revenue.

The role requires a robust leadership background, extensive electrical estimating experience, and the ability to drive profitability through accurate takeoffs, pricing, and value-engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical estimating on large-scale projects.
• 3+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and BICSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the electrical estimating team, and assign estimates based on skillset, experience, and workload
• Train junior estimators and help hire new team members
• Partner with the Electrical Director on monthly WIP targets to balance field workload and grow division revenue
• Review financial results on current and past projects to improve profitability on future bids
• Track the estimating pipeline and report on bid status and results
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents for large-scale electrical projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Build labor hours, productivity assumptions, and material quantities using estimating software and historical cost data
• Get and compare quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and cost risks
• Prepare bid summaries, pricing worksheets, and proposals
• Lead value-engineering and alternate pricing options
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Contracts on bid strategy and constructability
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and customer meetings
• Support Project Managers with change order pricing and handoff from estimating to execution
• Improve estimating processes, tools, and accuracy across the team

Skills

Electrical estimating

Leadership

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

Accubid

Trimble

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Position Overview

We're hiring a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead our electrical estimating team. You'll run your own large-scale bids and also assign work, train junior estimators, and work with the Electrical Director to manage the bid pipeline and division revenue.

This is a leadership role for an experienced estimator who wants to build a team and have a direct say in how the division grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the electrical estimating team, and assign estimates based on skillset, experience, and workload
• Train junior estimators and help hire new team members
• Partner with the Electrical Director on monthly WIP targets to balance field workload and grow division revenue
• Review financial results on current and past projects to improve profitability on future bids
• Track the estimating pipeline and report on bid status and results
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents for large-scale electrical projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Build labor hours, productivity assumptions, and material quantities using estimating software and historical cost data
• Get and compare quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and cost risks
• Prepare bid summaries, pricing worksheets, and proposals
• Lead value-engineering and alternate pricing options
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Contracts on bid strategy and constructability
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and customer meetings
• Support Project Managers with change order pricing and handoff from estimating to execution
• Improve estimating processes, tools, and accuracy across the team

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical estimating or related construction experience with a proven track record on large-scale projects
• 3+ years in a management or leadership role
• Experience estimating electrical and low-voltage pathways
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Solid understanding of construction methods, labor productivity, and material costs
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Accubid, Trimble, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and BICSI standards
• Experience working with General Contractors, owners, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• BICSI or other industry certifications a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Benefits and Compensation

• $105,000 – $150,000 annual salary based on experience
• Salaried, exempt position
• Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Full health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and continuous training opportunities

Why Work With Us

• Lead a team and shape how the estimating department runs
• Work on large-scale electrical projects
• Work directly with division leadership on revenue and growth
• Stable company with a consistent bid pipeline