Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead Bid & Takeoffs

Prism Electric; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Prism Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead estimating efforts for large commercial projects in Texas.

You will review bid documents, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with engineering to finalize accurate estimates using Accubid software. The role requires 8–10 years of electrical estimating experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in electrical estimating roles on large commercial projects.
• Proven resource management and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in information analyzation and decision making.
• Working knowledge of Accubid and Accubid Live Count systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid or project.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine the scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work using Accubid estimating software.
• Interpret or utilize design completion when drawing or design is unfinished. Team up with engineering when required.
• Identify any unique quality control provisions or safety requirements required for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Ascertain any risks related to the estimate in order to guarantee that provisions are made for those risks in the tender.
• Ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized, and ready for review before the given deadline.
• Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Follow awarded contracts, as assigned – may include estimating additional work items, change orders, procuring material, etc.

Skills

Resource management

Critical thinking

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Information analysis

Decision making

Tools

Accubid

Accubid Live Count

Job description

Prism Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead estimating efforts for large commercial projects in Texas.

You will review bid documents, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with engineering to finalize accurate estimates using Accubid software. The role requires 8–10 years of electrical estimating experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.