Senior Electrical Estimator - Data Center & Industrial EPC

Food Management Search, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Per diem for travel

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. seeks an experienced Sr. Electrical Estimator for industrial EPC and data center construction in Houston, TX.

This fully onsite role supports large-scale projects nationwide and requires collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to develop competitive estimates. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, experience interpreting electrical drawings, and proficiency with Excel and estimating software.

Qualifications

• Electrical estimating experience in industrial, commercial, EPC or mission-critical sectors.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and project documents.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, cost estimating and subcontractor bid evaluations.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical and instrumentation estimates for complex construction projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents to determine 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 bidding.
• Develop proposal documentation and final bid packages.
• Maintain historical cost data and support improvements in estimating accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering/Construction Mgmt degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

McCormick

Accubid

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. seeks an experienced Sr. Electrical Estimator for industrial EPC and data center construction in Houston, TX.

This fully onsite role supports large-scale projects nationwide and requires collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to develop competitive estimates. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, experience interpreting electrical drawings, and proficiency with Excel and estimating software.