Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead Bid & VE

Rosendin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Annual bonus program

PTO and holidays

Health benefits

Employee ownership

Job summary

Rosendin in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare bid documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects. You will lead estimators, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely, accurate estimates.

This role requires reading blueprints, evaluating value engineering opportunities, and delivering detailed material takeoffs. The Senior Estimator collaborates with project teams on bid packages and transition to execution, with ESOP benefits and strong growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years estimating or relevant construction experience.
• Experience with Accubid estimating software, LiveCount Cloud, and Bluebeam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimate from quantity take-off on project and complete estimate to computer printout.
• Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible for soliciting quotes. Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.

Skills

Estimating

Blueprints interpretation

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount Cloud

Bluebeam

CAD/3D software

Job description

Rosendin in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare bid documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects. You will lead estimators, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely, accurate estimates.

This role requires reading blueprints, evaluating value engineering opportunities, and delivering detailed material takeoffs. The Senior Estimator collaborates with project teams on bid packages and transition to execution, with ESOP benefits and strong growth.