Senior Lighting Estimator - High-Value Project Bids

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

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