Senior Electrical Estimator for Commercial Projects

Blayze Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blayze Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in Houston to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for high-end retail, office, medical, restaurant, and hospitality projects.

You will review bid documents, perform takeoffs, develop costs, and prepare complete proposals while managing multiple bids and deadlines with a focus on accuracy and value-engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of commercial electrical estimating experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience estimating commercial interiors, retail, office, medical, restaurant, or hospitality projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, materials, labor, construction methods, and applicable codes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and takeoff tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to producing accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and scopes of work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions, alternates, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and scope reviews as needed.
• Prepare complete bid proposals and supporting documentation.
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Support project turnover and change-order pricing.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Interpret drawings/specs/contracts

Bid proposals & takeoffs

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Detail-oriented

Estimating software experience

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Takeoff tools

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Takeoff tools

Job description

Blayze Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in Houston to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for high-end retail, office, medical, restaurant, and hospitality projects.

You will review bid documents, perform takeoffs, develop costs, and prepare complete proposals while managing multiple bids and deadlines with a focus on accuracy and value-engineering opportunities.