Electrician & Instrumentation (E&I) Construction Estimator

Richard Industrial Group; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services firm in Deer Park, Texas, seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Construction Estimator. The successful candidate will prepare competitive cost estimates for projects, collaborate with engineering and project management teams, and maintain estimating databases. Qualified candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, possess strong analytical skills, and be capable of traveling to project sites. This position requires a commitment to safety and company values.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation construction or estimating.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation installation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of labor productivity factors and construction methods.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation construction projects.
• Review engineering drawings and bid documents.
• Identify project risks and assumptions.
• Develop labor hour estimates using historical data and standards.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare material takeoffs and pricing for components.
• Identify risks, assumptions, and exclusions in estimates.
• Participate in bid strategy and meetings with management.
• Support bid proposals, cost breakdowns, and scope clarifications.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
• Coordinate with project managers during estimate handoff and kickoff.
• Assist with change order estimates and project cost evaluations.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Instrumentation installation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Productivity factors

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Estimating software

Trimble-Accubid software

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation construction projects in industrial environments such as oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing facilities. The estimator evaluates project plans, specifications, and scope requirements to develop detailed cost projections including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services. This role works closely with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to ensure estimates reflect project scope, risk, and execution strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation construction including:
  • Cable tray and conduit installation
  • Motor control centers (MCCs)
  • Instrumentation and control systems
  • Field instruments and analyzers
  • Cable pulling and terminations
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Develop labor hour estimates using historical data, productivity rates, and industry standards.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare material takeoffs and pricing for electrical and instrumentation components.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, and exclusions in estimates.
• Participate in bid strategy and review meetings with management.
• Support the preparation of bid proposals, cost breakdowns, and scope clarifications.
• Maintain and update estimating databases and historical cost information.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers during estimate handoff and project kickoff.
• Assist with change order estimates and project cost evaluations when required.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation construction or estimating.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation installation.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • P&IDs
  • Construction drawings and specifications
• Must be able to travel to project sites, client meetings, and pre-bid walkdowns.
• Experience with estimating software and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of labor productivity factors and construction methods.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.
• Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in refinery, petrochemical, LNG, power, or heavy industrial projects.
• Familiarity with Trimble-Accubid software.
• Familiarity with NEC codes and industrial electrical standards.
• Experience estimating turnarounds, capital projects, or EPC projects.
• Knowledge of instrumentation calibration, installation, and commissioning requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools.
• Will be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and capable of occasional work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators.
• This position primarily is performed from RCI's E&I Construction Office in xxx,, but may be posted temporarily on project sites, when required. Field site visits will be required regularly.

RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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