Strategic Electrical Estimator – Data Center & Commercial

Enterprise Electrical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Large-scale projects experience

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Enterprise Electrical is seeking an experienced Estimator II in Houston to independently develop accurate estimates for electrical service work, commercial construction, and data center environments. The role supports high-volume service operations and structured bid work, partnering with operations, vendors, and project teams to ensure profitability.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and proficient with NEC, estimating software, Bluebeam/PlanSwift, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Strong background in commercial electrical construction and/or service operations.
• Experience estimating mission-critical or data center projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret full drawing sets, specifications, and one-line diagrams.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficiency with estimating software, Bluebeam/PlanSwift, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform electrical quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Prepare complete estimates for service work, quoted jobs, maintenance agreements, and commercial construction projects.
• Develop labor estimates based on installation methods, site conditions, and productivity expectations.
• Build detailed material lists and pricing using vendor quotes and historical data.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor quotes.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and constructability concerns before bid submission.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and jobsite walkthroughs.
• Coordinate directly with project managers, service managers, superintendents, and field leadership.
• Support project turnover by communicating estimate assumptions and labor strategies to operations.
• Maintain pricing databases, vendor relationships, and estimating benchmarks.
• Manage multiple bids and rapid-turn service requests in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Electrical estimating

NEC knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Bid management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in field/estimating

Tools

Bluebeam/PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Enterprise Electrical is seeking an experienced Estimator II in Houston to independently develop accurate estimates for electrical service work, commercial construction, and data center environments. The role supports high-volume service operations and structured bid work, partnering with operations, vendors, and project teams to ensure profitability.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and proficient with NEC, estimating software, Bluebeam/PlanSwift, and Excel.