Estimator

Enterprise Electrical; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close knit, team-oriented work环境

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Bonus opportunities

PTO

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Continued Education Opportunities and 

Job summary

Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing commercial electrical contractor with offices in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, TX, seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. You will develop takeoffs, review RFQs, and manage estimating timelines.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in electrical construction, strong knowledge of estimating software, and excellent client and project-team communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in electrical construction estimating.
• Deep understanding of electrical codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with estimation software such as Accubid and LiveCount.
• Ability to interpret cost data and systems.
• Can produce accurate estimates, take-offs, and proposals with minimal errors.
• Strong time management and deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate bid takeoffs and proposals for a range of projects.
• Review RFQ, RFP, and Invitations to Bid.
• Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet objectives.
• Communicate scope, address deficiencies, and negotiate pricing with customers.
• Review takeoffs for conformity to specs and drawings.
• Prioritize and supervise estimating projects.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Communication

Project management

Time management

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount

Job description

Job Summary:

Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing Commercial Electrical Contractor with offices in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, Tx that specializes in Design-Build projects and we are looking to add an Estimator to our team. Integrity, teamwork, and respect are the values we strive to maintain and operate by. Each team member is encouraged to pursue continued education and technical growth because, as a company, we value providing the right tools and training for our employees to succeed.We take pride in being a positive place you can look forward to working in every day and we need a committed, experienced, self-starting individual to join our ranks.

Our ideal Estimator is a professional with extensive experience in the field of electrical estimation. They should possess in-depth knowledge of comprehensive software tools designed to streamline and optimize the process of estimating costs for projects. This employee will play a crucial role in the company by accurately determining the costs associated with different electrical systems and components.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate, competitive, and profitable takeoff bid proposals for a variety of complex and large as well as small and simple projects.
• Review RFQ, RFP, & Invitations to Bid
• Manage the estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives, both short and long range
• Communication: Communicate with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing and build relationships.
• Review takeoffs from estimators and check for conformity to specs and drawings.
• Prioritize, supervise, direct and schedule estimating projects.
• Responsible for prioritizing and planning work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Prepare contractual exhibits and scope documents.
• Conduct internal estimate reviews.
• Develops and documents logical assumptions during conceptual estimating activities and applies these assumptions to take-off tasks.
• Participate in project turnover and kickoff collaboration when necessary.
• Provides analytical summaries and recommendations to the senior leadership as needed to support decision making.
• Attending job walks and reporting information back to the manager related to critical differences in job drawings and bid requirements.
• Develop and provide estimating training as necessary.
• Maintain department confidentiality.
• Follow-up on bid results and maintain estimate tracking log.
• Analyze estimates vs. completed projects.
• Assists with other job responsibilities as required.

Skills and qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years' experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Deep understanding of electrical codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in using specialized estimation software and tools such as, Accubid & LiveCount
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
• Ability to create accurate cost estimates, take-offs, and proposals efficiently with minimal errors.
• Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines, this is critical to the position.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential to interact with clients, project managers, subcontractors, and other team members. Be able to explain your estimates and negotiate contracts effectively.
• Aware of current market trends/conditions, including fluctuations in material costs and labor rates, to provide accurate and competitive estimates.
• Being able to find creative solutions to unexpected challenges and adapt accordingly.
• Strong ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines is crucial in the fast-paced construction industry.

Benefits:

• Close knit, team-oriented work environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Bonus opportunities
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Days
• Continued Education Opportunities and Resources

Enterprise Electrical Core Values

Safety First, Safety Always (Safety)

Committed to Excellence (Greatness)

Plan it, Do it, Own it (Accountability)

Learn it, Know it, Teach it (Mentorship)

One Team, One Goal (Teamwork)

Positive Attitude Required (Positivity)