Electrical Estimator (Accubid) – Onsite, Growth Opportunity

Knight Electric, Inc.; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Knight Electric, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support our retail/commercial projects in Justin, TX. The role focuses on takeoffs, bid development, and accurate cost forecasting for new construction and remodels.

You will collaborate with vendors, engineers, and clients, using Accubid Anywhere and MS Office to produce detailed estimates, review plans, and help drive successful bids from pre-bid through award. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating commercial electrical projects.
• Strong communication with customers, vendors and owners.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Accubid software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform takeoffs using on-screen estimating software (Accubid Anywhere).
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with vendors and customers.
• Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, schedules, and other bid documents to identify what is needed to complete an estimate.
• Exhibit good time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Prepare detailed proposals and engage clients post-bid to ensure accurate forecasting of potential awards.
• Attend pre-bid or team scope to review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes limited information.
• Notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on select bid packages.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review vendors’ bills of materials and subcontractors’ scope letters for accuracy.
• Complete change order estimates for awarded projects.
• Work as a team with other estimators, company divisions, and departments within the company.
• Attend estimating/sales meetings to discuss bid status, and present/solve problems.
• Conduct project handoff meetings and field operations with the estimate after bid award through project closeout.
• Analyze bids and propose value engineer cost-saving ideas.
• Provide leadership, direction, training, and mentorship to Junior Estimators and work well with all team members.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Office

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Excel

Job description

Knight Electric, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support our retail/commercial projects in Justin, TX. The role focuses on takeoffs, bid development, and accurate cost forecasting for new construction and remodels.

You will collaborate with vendors, engineers, and clients, using Accubid Anywhere and MS Office to produce detailed estimates, review plans, and help drive successful bids from pre-bid through award. Relocation assistance available.