Senior Electrical Estimator – Lead Commercial Bids

Cummings Electrical; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan

401(k) retirement plan

Career growth and development

Team building activities

On-site gym

In-house training facility

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Cummings Electrical is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The role focuses on reviewing plans, evaluating bids, and preparing cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects.

The successful candidate will work with clients, vendors, engineers, and contractors to resolve cost-related issues and ensure accurate bids. We value knowledge of NEC and local codes and require hands-on experience with industry-leading estimating software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial or industrial projects.
• Experience estimating projects valued at $3 million and above.
• Knowledge of NEC and local codes.
• Experience using industry-leading estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, bid documents, and other relevant materials to identify requirements for creating a bid proposal
• Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on a review and evaluation of available documents
• Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel from other departments to discuss and formulate estimates, and resolve issues
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors regarding changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Attend job site walk-throughs with other estimators as necessary to ensure proper handling of any field conditions that may potentially impact construction, bids, or pre-construction designs
• Request quotes for materials and equipment from vendors and equipment suppliers
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors
• Prepare bid documents, including specific scope letters for each project, evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rates, productivity, etc., and identify any inconsistencies, conflicts, or other issues
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience related to commercial and/or industrial projects
• Accustomed to estimating projects valued at $3 million and above
• Knowledgeable of the NEC and local codes
• Experience using industry-leading estimating software

Skills

Estimating software

NEC knowledge

Commercial experience

Vendor coordination

5+ years experience

Job description

Cummings Electrical is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The role focuses on reviewing plans, evaluating bids, and preparing cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects.

The successful candidate will work with clients, vendors, engineers, and contractors to resolve cost-related issues and ensure accurate bids. We value knowledge of NEC and local codes and require hands-on experience with industry-leading estimating software.