Senior Electrical Estimating Lead for Preconstruction

Clayton Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

Clayton Services in North Houston seeks an Electrical Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for complex electrical construction projects. You will develop competitive project estimates, manage estimating personnel, and partner with operations through the preconstruction process.

You will oversee detailed takeoffs, labor hour development, and pricing for mid/high-voltage systems, while coordinating with project teams to ensure complete scope coverage and timely bid submissions.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of electrical estimating for industrial construction and related field installation.
• Experience leading and mentoring estimating staff.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity and material pricing.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, one-lines, specs, schedules.
• Knowledge of design-build and preconstruction methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical estimates from initial project review through bid submission.
• Mentor and develop estimating personnel.
• Review drawings and bid documents to define complete scope.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, design-assist, and competitive bids for complex projects.
• Perform and oversee detailed quantity takeoffs and labor hour development.
• Prepare labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Estimate scopes including medium- and low-voltage systems.
• Evaluate instrumentation and controls for projects as needed.
• Solicit and compare vendor/subcontractor proposals to cover scope.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and constructability concerns before bids.
• Assess schedules, client requirements, and productivity factors affecting costs.
• Develop pricing for alternatives and value engineering.
• Coordinate with operations and procurement during bid development.
• Lead internal estimate reviews and prepare bid documentation.
• Maintain estimating standards and historical cost data.
• Compare estimates with project performance for accuracy.
• Support transition of awarded projects into execution.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Industrial electrical

Quantity takeoffs

Labor productivity

Budgeting

Bid development

Vendor evaluation

Construction drawings

Design-build

Preconstruction

Team mentoring

Project schedules

Electrical codes

Excel

Estimating software

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Electrical estimating software

Job description

Clayton Services in North Houston seeks an Electrical Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for complex electrical construction projects. You will develop competitive project estimates, manage estimating personnel, and partner with operations through the preconstruction process.

You will oversee detailed takeoffs, labor hour development, and pricing for mid/high-voltage systems, while coordinating with project teams to ensure complete scope coverage and timely bid submissions.