Lead Electrical Estimator - Commercial & Data Center

Enterprise Electrical; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Enterprise Electrical seeks an experienced electrical estimator to lead bids for large commercial and mission-critical projects in Texas. You will perform quantity takeoffs, prepare estimates, and develop labor strategies aligned with field input and NEC standards.

With 6–10+ years in estimating and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), you’ll review drawings, build material lists, manage subcontractor quotes, and collaborate with project teams to win bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred OR equivalent combination of advanced field and estimating experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with field leadership background (foreman, superintendent).

Responsibilities

• Independently perform quantity takeoffs from drawings for conduit, feeders, lighting, panels, devices, and low-voltage/data systems.
• Prepare complete estimates for service work, small-to-mid-size commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, service tickets, and field input to fully define project scope.
• Develop labor estimates based on installation methods, site conditions, and productivity expectations.
• Build detailed material lists and pricing using vendor quotes and historical data.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor quotes.
• Write clear scopes of work for subcontractors and internal execution teams.
• Respond to rapid-turn service pricing requests, often same-day or next-day.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies prior to bid submission.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and jobsite walkthroughs to validate scope and site conditions.
• Coordinate with service managers, project managers, superintendents and field supervisors.
• Support project turnover by explaining estimate assumptions, labor strategy, and scope coverage to operations.
• Maintain and update cost databases, vendor relationships, and pricing benchmarks.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Bid management

Drawing interpretation

NEC knowledge

Vendor pricing

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam/PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Enterprise Electrical seeks an experienced electrical estimator to lead bids for large commercial and mission-critical projects in Texas. You will perform quantity takeoffs, prepare estimates, and develop labor strategies aligned with field input and NEC standards.

With 6–10+ years in estimating and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), you’ll review drawings, build material lists, manage subcontractor quotes, and collaborate with project teams to win bids.