Senior Lighting Estimator

Blue-Signal-Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Regional project exposure

Job summary

Blue-Signal-Search is seeking a Senior Lighting Estimator to own large-scale quotations across Austin and the San Antonio market, with an alternate base in Louisville for Lexington collaboration. This role focuses on lighting controls, electrical components, and manufacturer negotiations to win high-value commercial and industrial bids.

You will lead detailed quotations, own pricing for projects $800k+, negotiate buy-outs with manufacturers, review submittals, and coordinate with sales and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of direct experience in lighting project quotations.
• Pricing large-scale projects 800K or more.
• Strong background in electrical systems and lighting control systems.
• Hands-on experience negotiating project buy-outs with manufacturers.
• Experience creating and reviewing technical submittals.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills for pricing decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously in deadline-driven environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and online research tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed quotations for project-based and miscellaneous opportunities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and market competitiveness.
• Own pricing strategy for large-scale projects valued at 800K and above.
• Analyze specifications to ensure lighting control systems and electrical components align with project requirements.
• Negotiate project buy-outs directly with manufacturers to secure favorable terms and protect margin.
• Prepare and review submittals, ensuring all documentation is accurate and professionally presented.
• Deliver detailed quotation breakdowns and supporting documentation within required timelines.
• Coordinate across sales and internal teams to ensure seamless transition from bid to order execution.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of manufacturer product lines and updates.
• Manage a high volume of concurrent bids while maintaining attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Support junior team members as needed and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Lighting quotations

Pricing large-scale projects

Electrical systems knowledge

Negotiating buy-outs

Technical submittals

Analytical skills

Bid management

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Online research tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Lighting Estimator

Location: Austin, TX, with collaboration across the San Antonio market

Alternate Location Option: Louisville, KY, with collaboration across the Lexington market

Are you a seasoned lighting quotations expert who thrives on complex, high value projects and fast-paced bidding environments? Our client, a respected and growing electrical and lighting solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Lighting Estimator to take ownership of large-scale project quotations and drive competitive positioning in dynamic regional markets. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in lighting controls, electrical systems, and manufacturer negotiations will directly influence revenue growth and long-term client relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base compensation aligned with experience and market expertise
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and recognized holidays
• Professional development and ongoing industry training
• Supportive team culture with strong collaboration between sales and operations
• Opportunity to work on high profile commercial and industrial projects across the region

What You Will Do

• Lead development of detailed quotations for both project-based and miscellaneous opportunities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and market competitiveness
• Own pricing strategy for large-scale projects valued at 800K and above
• Analyze specifications to ensure lighting control systems and electrical components align with project requirements
• Negotiate project buy-outs directly with manufacturers to secure favorable terms and protect margin
• Prepare and review submittals, ensuring all documentation is accurate and professionally presented
• Deliver detailed quotation breakdowns and supporting documentation within required timelines
• Coordinate across sales and internal teams to ensure seamless transition from bid to order execution
• Maintain strong working knowledge of manufacturer product lines and updates
• Manage a high volume of concurrent bids while maintaining attention to detail and responsiveness
• Support junior team members as needed and contribute to a collaborative team culture

What You Bring

• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in lighting project quotations
• Proven track record pricing large-scale projects valued at 800K or more
• Strong background in electrical systems and lighting control systems
• Hands-on experience negotiating project buy-outs with manufacturers
• Experience creating and reviewing technical submittals
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to make independent pricing decisions
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously in deadline-driven environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and online research tools

This is a career-advancing opportunity to step into a visible, revenue-influencing role within a well-established organization serving major commercial and industrial projects. If you are ready to bring your lighting quotation expertise to a team that values precision, collaboration, and results, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Confidentiality Notice

This posting represents a confidential client search conducted by a third-party recruiting firm. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.