Electrical Estimator at gpac, Arlington TX

Neolife Updates; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance package

401K plan

Paid vacation

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

gpac, a national executive search firm, has been retained by a local electrical contractor in Arlington, TX to find an Electrical Estimator. This full-time role influences commercial, industrial, and institutional builds through precise cost analysis and take-offs.

Responsibilities include preparing proposal specs, performing complete electrical take-offs, attending pre-bid meetings, and maintaining meticulous estimate documentation to support project bids.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating specifically with an electrical contractor.
• Strong grasp of electrical installations and estimating techniques.
• Ability to meet strict bid deadlines.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data.
• Management or supervisory experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope and required estimate details.
• Perform complete electrical take-offs and estimating work for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs to verify field requirements.
• Maintain detailed estimate documentation, bridging supplier pricing with historical cost data.
• Analyze design options to recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Interface with clients during bid walks and providing estimating support to field operations.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Electrical take-offs

Estimating software

Cost control

Bid deadlines

Leadership experience

Education

College degree in related field

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

Conest

Job description

gpac, a national executive search firm specializing in the electrical construction industry, has been retained by a local electrical contractor in Arlington, TX to find a skilled Electrical Estimator. This full-time role calls for a professional who can directly influence commercial, industrial, and institutional builds through precise cost analysis and take-offs.

Core Responsibilities of the Electrical Estimator

Serving as the financial backbone of electrical projects, you will prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope and required estimate details. Your daily operations will include:

• Performing complete electrical take-offs and estimating work for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Attending pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs to verify field requirements.
• Maintaining detailed estimate documentation, bridging supplier pricing with historical cost data.
• Analyzing design options to recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Interfacing with clients during bid-walks and providing estimating support to field operations.
• Assisting other departments with estimates in related disciplines and performing additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of estimating specifically with an electrical contractor, alongside a stable work history.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on knowledge of Accubid, McCormick, or Conest estimating platforms.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong grasp of electrical installations, estimating techniques, cost control, and the ability to interpret computerized cost data.
• Professional Attributes: Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to meet strict bid deadlines.
• Preferred Assets: Previous management or supervisory experience, and a college degree in a related field, are a plus but not strictly required.

Compensation and Benefits

Your expertise will be rewarded with a verified base salary ranging from USD 95,000 to 140,000 per year, based on experience. The comprehensive rewards package includes:

• Bonus potential
• Health insurance package
• 401K plan
• Paid vacation
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance