Senior Electrical Estimator: Industrial EPC & Data Centers

6 Degrees Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Sr. Electrical Estimator for industrial EPC and data center construction in Houston, TX.

This fully onsite role involves preparing detailed electrical estimates, reviewing drawings, and collaborating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams nationwide. Candidates should have electrical estimating experience in industrial/commercial EPC, be proficient with Excel, and able to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Electrical estimating experience in 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.

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 EPC

Data center

Excel proficient

Quantity takeoffs

Subcontractor bids

Engineering coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

Bluebeam

McCormick

Accubid

Estimating software

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Sr. Electrical Estimator for industrial EPC and data center construction in Houston, TX.

This fully onsite role involves preparing detailed electrical estimates, reviewing drawings, and collaborating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams nationwide. Candidates should have electrical estimating experience in industrial/commercial EPC, be proficient with Excel, and able to travel as needed.