Electrical Estimator (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Commercial; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K plan

ESOP

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking an Electrical Estimator for our North Texas Division. The ideal candidate will perform quantity and cost take-offs, develop unit costs, and coordinate with design professionals to create accurate bid packages.

The role requires strong math and analytical abilities, 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, and proficiency with estimating software. The company emphasizes safety, service, and integrity, with 100% employee ownership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in electrical construction
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Proficient in estimating and quantity take-off software
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity/cost take-offs for bids
• Develop clarifications and assumptions for bids
• Resolve data conflicts by coordinating with design professionals
• Distribute bid documents
• Develop unit costs and cost estimates
• Review proposals from subs/vendors in detail
• Build relationships with key vendors and architects

Skills

Electrical estimating

Analytical mindset

Negotiation abilities

Communication abilities

Education

BS/BA in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Quantity take-off software

Job description

Requisition Number: ELECT032113

• Posted : August 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Electrical Estimator for our North Texas Division . We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities

• Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions
• Identifies conflicts/missing data and obtains clarification on plans and specifications from design professionals
• Distribution of bid documents
• Develops unit costs
• Advances knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials through available resources
• Understands the project/program and its requirements
• Obtain and review proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
• Builds relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)

Requirements

• Generally requires 3+ years of estimating experience in the electrical construction industry
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Thoroughness and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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