Senior Electrical Estimator: Data Center & Industrial EPC

The Recruiting Hive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Per diem for travel

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Sr. Electrical Estimator to support large-scale industrial EPC and data center projects nationwide. The role focuses on delivering accurate, competitive estimates for ambitious infrastructure programs.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, review drawings and bid documents, and develop comprehensive proposal packages. Data center experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Electrical construction estimating experience in industrial or EPC sectors.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of materials, installation methods, and labor requirements.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and subcontractor bid evaluations.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Bluebeam, McCormick, or Accubid preferred.
• Data center project experience is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical and instrumentation estimates.
• Review drawings, specs, bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams throughout the bidding process.
• Analyze labor productivity, material pricing, and project-specific cost considerations.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkdowns.
• Develop proposal documentation and final bid packages.
• Maintain historical cost data and support improvements in estimating accuracy.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Interpret electrical drawings

Cost analysis

Microsoft Excel

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

McCormick Estimating

Accubid

Job description

The Recruiting Hive in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Sr. Electrical Estimator to support large-scale industrial EPC and data center projects nationwide. The role focuses on delivering accurate, competitive estimates for ambitious infrastructure programs.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, review drawings and bid documents, and develop comprehensive proposal packages. Data center experience is a plus but not required.