Senior Lighting Estimator – High-Value Projects & Bids

Blue-Signal-Search; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Collaborative team culture

Opportunities on regional commercial/​

industrial projects

Job summary

Blue-Signal-Search seeks a Senior Lighting Estimator in Louisiana (hybrid) to own and lead quotations for high-value projects, including pricing strategy for large-scale bids and coordination with manufacturers.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with lighting controls and electrical systems, and a proven ability to manage multiple bids while driving competitive margins. This role offers growth, a collaborative team, and regional project exposure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct experience in lighting project quotations.
• Track record pricing large-scale projects at 800K+.
• Strong background in lighting and electrical systems.
• Experience negotiating project buyouts with manufacturers.
• Experience creating and reviewing technical submittals.
• Excellent math and analytical skills; able to price independently.
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed quotations for project-based and miscellaneous opportunities.
• Own pricing strategy for large-scale projects valued at 800K+.
• Analyze specifications to ensure lighting control systems and electrical components align with project requirements.
• Negotiate project buyouts with manufacturers to secure favorable terms and protect margin.
• Prepare and review submittals accurately and professionally.
• 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 knowledge of manufacturer product lines and updates.
• Manage a high volume of concurrent bids with attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Lighting quotations

Pricing large projects

Electrical systems

Manufacturer negotiations

Submittals

Analytical skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: SeniorLighting Estimator

Location: Louisiana - Hybrid

Are you a seasoned lighting quotations expert who thrives on complex, high valueprojectsand fast paced bidding environments? Our client, a respected and growing electrical and lighting solutions provider, is seeking a SeniorLighting Estimatorto take ownership oflarge scaleproject quotations and drive competitive positioning in dynamic regional markets. This is a high impact role where yourexpertisein lighting controls, electrical systems, and manufacturer negotiations will directly influence revenue growth andlong termclient relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base compensation aligned with experience and marketexpertise
• 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 isaccurateand 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 whilemaintainingattention 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
• Proventrack recordpricing 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
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and online research tools

This is a career advancing opportunity to step into a visible,revenue influencingrole within awell establishedorganization serving major commercial and industrial projects. If you are ready to bring your lighting quotationexpertiseto a team that values precision, collaboration, and results, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Confidentiality Notice

This postingrepresentsa confidential client search conducted by athird partyrecruiting firm. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.