Senior Electrical Estimating Lead for Large-Scale Bids

Manatal; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits package including

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Manatal is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Grand Prairie, TX to lead the electrical estimating team and drive large-scale bids. You will train junior estimators, collaborate with the Electrical Director, and manage the bid pipeline to support division revenue growth.

The role requires a strong background in electrical estimating, leadership, and comprehensive knowledge of drawings, specs, and costs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical estimating or related construction experience with a proven track record on large-scale projects.
• 3+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience estimating electrical and low-voltage pathways.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, labor productivity, and material costs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Accubid, Trimble, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and BICSI standards.
• Experience working with General Contractors, owners, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• BICSI or other industry certifications a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the electrical estimating team and assign estimates based on skillset and workload.
• Train junior estimators and help hire new team members.
• Partner with the Electrical Director on monthly targets to balance workload and grow revenue.
• Review financial results on projects to improve profitability on bids.
• Track the estimating pipeline and report bid status and results.
• Review drawings, specs, addenda, and bid documents for large-scale projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Build labor hours and material quantities using estimating software and historical data.
• Obtain and compare quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and cost risks.
• Prepare bid summaries, pricing worksheets, and proposals.
• Lead value-engineering and alternate pricing options.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Contracts on bid strategy.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and customer meetings.
• Support Project Managers with change order pricing and handoff from estimating to execution.
• Improve estimating processes, tools, and accuracy across the team.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Team leadership

Reading drawings & specs

Advanced Excel

Estimating software

Cost analysis

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Accubid

Trimble

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Manatal is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Grand Prairie, TX to lead the electrical estimating team and drive large-scale bids. You will train junior estimators, collaborate with the Electrical Director, and manage the bid pipeline to support division revenue growth.

The role requires a strong background in electrical estimating, leadership, and comprehensive knowledge of drawings, specs, and costs.