Industrial Electrical Estimator: Power Projects Lead

Converge Resources; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Project-based profit-sharing

Job summary

Converge Resources in San Antonio, TX seeks an Industrial Electrical Estimator to convert drawings and bid requirements into complete electrical cost estimates for power infrastructure and complex industrial projects.

You will perform detailed takeoffs, calculate labor hours and material costs, review RFIs and contract documents, and build estimates using ConEst IntelliBid or a comparable platform, collaborating with sales, engineering and field staff.

Qualifications

• At least three years of electrical estimating experience involving industrial facilities, utility infrastructure or similarly complex electrical construction.
• Practical knowledge of electrical materials, installation methods and labor requirements.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing complete labor-and-material estimates.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications and related construction documents.
• At least two years of experience using an electrical estimating program such as ConEst IntelliBid, Trimble Accubid or McCormick.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PDF review or markup software such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Understanding of job costing, overhead, markups, margins and bid-risk analysis.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize multiple estimates while meeting firm submission deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work from the San Antonio office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed estimates for industrial and power-related electrical construction projects.
• Complete material and equipment takeoffs using construction drawings, specifications and bid documents.
• Calculate labor hours, crew requirements, material costs, equipment expenses and subcontracted work.
• Review proposal instructions, RFIs, addenda and contract documents to identify scope requirements and potential cost exposure.
• Build and maintain estimates using ConEst IntelliBid or a comparable electrical estimating platform.
• Obtain current pricing and lead-time information from manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate vendor quotations for completeness, accuracy and compliance with the project requirements.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions and technical risks before bids are finalized.
• Prepare labor breakdowns, material lists and estimate documentation for awarded projects.
• Participate in bid reviews, project handoffs and customer discussions when needed.
• Work with sales, engineering, operations, accounting and field personnel to resolve estimating and cost-related questions.
• Compare estimated costs with actual project performance and use the findings to improve future bids.
• Help maintain pricing databases, labor units, estimating standards and historical cost information.
• Provide guidance to junior estimators and help promote consistent estimating practices.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Industrial facilities

Takeoffs

Bid preparation

Cost analysis

Education

Degree in construction management / electrical technology / engineering

Tools

ConEst IntelliBid

Trimble Accubid

McCormick

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Converge Resources in San Antonio, TX seeks an Industrial Electrical Estimator to convert drawings and bid requirements into complete electrical cost estimates for power infrastructure and complex industrial projects.

You will perform detailed takeoffs, calculate labor hours and material costs, review RFIs and contract documents, and build estimates using ConEst IntelliBid or a comparable platform, collaborating with sales, engineering and field staff.