Senior Electrical Estimator – Industrial & Data Center (Nationwide)

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Per diem for project travel

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Estimator to support large-scale industrial EPC and data center construction projects in Houston.

This on-site role partners with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to develop accurate, competitive estimates and manage bid packages. Candidates should have strong electrical estimating background, ability to interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor quotes, and travel nationwide as needed.

Qualifications

• Electrical construction estimating experience within industrial, commercial, EPC, or mission-critical construction.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of electrical materials, installation methods, and construction labor requirements.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and subcontractor bid evaluations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Bluebeam, McCormick, Accubid, or similar estimating software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, not required.
• Data center construction experience is a plus, not required.
• Ability to work independently and travel nationwide as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical and instrumentation estimates for complex construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and 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

Industrial construction

Data center experience

Quantity takeoffs

Subcontractor bids

Excel

Bluebeam

McCormick

Accubid

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

McCormick

Accubid

Job description

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Estimator to support large-scale industrial EPC and data center construction projects in Houston.

This on-site role partners with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to develop accurate, competitive estimates and manage bid packages. Candidates should have strong electrical estimating background, ability to interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor quotes, and travel nationwide as needed.