Senior Electrical Estimator — Industrial EPC & Data Centers

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Per diem for travel

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

HSAs/FSAs

Long-term disability benefits

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. seeks a Sr. Electrical Estimator for industrial EPC and data center construction in Houston, TX. This fully onsite role supports large-scale projects nationwide, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to produce accurate, competitive estimates.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical construction estimating backgrounds, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with estimating software. Prior data center experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Electrical construction estimating experience within industrial, commercial, EPC, or mission-critical sectors.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and construction documents.
• Knowledge of electrical materials, installation methods and 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.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred, not required.
• Data center construction experience is a plus, not required.
• Ability to travel nationwide as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Quantity takeoffs

Excel proficiency

Estimating software

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

McCormick

Accubid

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. seeks a Sr. Electrical Estimator for industrial EPC and data center construction in Houston, TX. This fully onsite role supports large-scale projects nationwide, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to produce accurate, competitive estimates.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical construction estimating backgrounds, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with estimating software. Prior data center experience is a plus but not required.