Senior Electrical Estimator – Data Center & Industrial Lead

Upgrade Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Training and professional development

Job summary

Upgrade Resources in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead bids for commercial, industrial, and data center projects from our Houston office. This on-site role owns the estimate from takeoff through final proposal and collaborates with project management to ensure constructability and profitable delivery.

The candidate will have 8–10+ years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with Accubid and Accubid Live Count, and a strong command of NEC and electrical

Qualifications

• 8 to 10+ years of electrical estimating experience on large commercial projects.
• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, and/or data center work.
• Working knowledge of NEC and electrical construction methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; on-site work in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate estimating efforts on large bids for commercial, industrial, and data center projects.
• Perform accurate takeoffs and estimates using Accubid tools.
• Review plans, specs, and addenda to define scope, identify risks, and clarify exclusions.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes for gear, lighting, and specialty systems.
• Build complete, competitive bid proposals with clear scope and pricing.
• Partner with project managers and operations on constructability, labor, and schedule.
• Hand off awarded projects to operations with a clean, organized estimate.
• Mentor and support junior estimators.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Accubid

Accubid Live Count

Job description

Upgrade Resources in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead bids for commercial, industrial, and data center projects from our Houston office. This on-site role owns the estimate from takeoff through final proposal and collaborates with project management to ensure constructability and profitable delivery.

The candidate will have 8–10+ years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with Accubid and Accubid Live Count, and a strong command of NEC and electrical