Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Estimator

Cummings Electrical; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Career growth opportunities

Team building activities

Relocation assistance

On-site gym and locker room

Weekly pay

Job summary

Cummings Electrical in Arlington, TX seeks a Pre-Construction Estimator to lead early design and bid phases for complex commercial and industrial projects. You will coordinate with executives, review drawings and specs, and ensure complete, accurate cost estimates that cover all items.

You will collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations, prepare schedules, SOVs, and manage client communications to secure successful proposals.

Qualifications

• 4 years of estimating experience in a Pre-Construction/Project Manager role
• Experience with large commercial and industrial projects (concept to close-out)
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems
• Expert Microsoft Excel and Office skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Accubid and/or ConEst
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Cummings Integrated Manufacturing during the bidding, proposal and preconstruction/design phase of projects
• Coordinate with VP of IM, Sales and Ops leads for bid prioritization, schedule creation and alignment
• Review drawings, specs, qualifications, schedule and ensure all cost items are covered in estimates
• If something is unclear, ask the customer or indicate what is included
• Challenge designs where a better approach exists and seek client openness
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager for Sales Package Plan drawings for bid proposals
• Final review of all estimates and proposals with estimating and marketing teams
• After award, coordinate with Legal and IMLT; review PO/contract, scope, schedule and payment terms
• Set up preKickoff meeting with IMLT, Engineering and estimating
• Coordinate with client to produce Schedule of Values (SOV) and initial billings
• Coordinate with client and IMLT to create high level schedule and release dates for subs/vendors
• Send POs to long lead vendors and subs; verify timelines align with schedule
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager for IFA package and submittal expectations
• Attend and lead meetings with client or internal teams to communicate progress
• Stay involved until project kickoff to ensure smooth handoff to IM operations
• Provide direction at kickoff and ensure PM has what is needed for success
• Build relationships with clients, vendors and subcontractors for future work

Skills

Strong communication

Bid strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Accubid

ConEst

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cummings Electrical in Arlington, TX seeks a Pre-Construction Estimator to lead early design and bid phases for complex commercial and industrial projects. You will coordinate with executives, review drawings and specs, and ensure complete, accurate cost estimates that cover all items.

You will collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations, prepare schedules, SOVs, and manage client communications to secure successful proposals.