Electrical Estimator — Commercial (Accubid) Onsite

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 join our onsite team in Justin, TX.

This full-time role handles takeoffs, bid packages, and client engagement while collaborating across divisions to deliver accurate estimates for commercial new construction and remodel projects. You will develop relationships with vendors, review complex bid documents, and lead value engineering discussions to maximize project value.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating commercial electrical projects in similar construction settings (commercial new builds and remodels).
• Excellent communication with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners.
• Proficient with Accubid software; training available for Anywhere as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of the commercial electrical field, materials, and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform takeoffs using on-screen estimating software (Accubid Anywhere).
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and customers.
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, and bid documents to identify what is needed to complete an estimate.
• Exhibit strong time management to consistently meet deadlines.
• Prepare detailed proposals and engage clients post-bid to forecast potential awards.
• Attend pre-bid or team scope meetings to review the complete scope of work.
• Notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and cost estimates.
• Review bills of materials and scope letters for accuracy; complete change-order estimates.
• Collaborate with other estimators and company divisions; participate in estimating/sales meetings.
• Conduct project handoffs and field operations from bid award through closeout; propose value engineering ideas.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Junior Estimators.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knight Electric Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our onsite team in Justin, TX.

This full-time role handles takeoffs, bid packages, and client engagement while collaborating across divisions to deliver accurate estimates for commercial new construction and remodel projects. You will develop relationships with vendors, review complex bid documents, and lead value engineering discussions to maximize project value.