Lead Electrical Estimator for Complex Industrial Projects

GDC Industrial, Inc.; Tyler, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GDC Industrial, Inc. in Tyler, TX is seeking a Lead Estimator - Electrical (EST4) to guide complete, competitive estimates for industrial and utility-scale electrical projects.

You will manage pursuits from kickoff to bid submission and handoff to Operations, applying rigorous cost development, risk analysis, and strategic proposal work. The role requires extensive knowledge of electrical systems, leadership in bid reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent electrical field and estimating experience will be considered
• Seven or more years of progressive electrical construction and estimating experience, including responsibility for complex or multi-million-dollar estimates
• Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, raceway, cable, grounding, lighting, controls, instrumentation, testing, and commissioning requirements
• Ability to lead multiple estimates, establish priorities, meet firm deadlines, and maintain accuracy under changing bid conditions
• Strong analytical, negotiation, written communication, presentation, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned estimates from pursuit kickoff through bid review, submission, clarification, negotiation, and project turnover
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, geotechnical information, schedules, contract documents, and site conditions to determine complete electrical and instrumentation scope
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for electrical distribution, power, lighting, grounding, controls, instrumentation, communications, duct banks, raceway, cable, terminations, testing, startup, and related systems
• Establish labor units, crew composition, productivity factors, wage rates, labor burden, overtime assumptions, and manpower requirements based on project conditions and execution strategy
• Price materials, equipment, subcontracted work, temporary facilities, supervision, small tools, testing, mobilization, escalation, contingency, overhead, and other project costs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Primavera P6/Microsoft Project

Job description

GDC Industrial, Inc. in Tyler, TX is seeking a Lead Estimator - Electrical (EST4) to guide complete, competitive estimates for industrial and utility-scale electrical projects.

You will manage pursuits from kickoff to bid submission and handoff to Operations, applying rigorous cost development, risk analysis, and strategic proposal work. The role requires extensive knowledge of electrical systems, leadership in bid reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate,