Strategic Electrical Estimator – Data Center & Modular

The GOR Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The GOR Group seeks an experienced Estimator for its Arlington, Texas operation. You will review project documents, develop detailed estimates, and work with vendors to identify cost savings.

This role partners with Preconstruction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Sales to ensure estimates are complete, competitive, and executable. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in estimating within electrical construction or related fields, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with Accubid

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience in electrical construction, manufacturing, modular construction, or related field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and bid documents.
• Experience withAccubid or similar estimating software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of identifying cost drivers and risks.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, schedules, and bid documents to understand scope.
• Develop detailed estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, fabrication, and vendor costs.
• Identify missing information, scope gaps, risks, and unclear requirements before bids.
• Ask questions and document assumptions, qualifications, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Validate costs and avoid relying on arbitrary contingencies.
• Work with vendors to identify pricing, alternate sourcing, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop strategy for each opportunity to win the right work at the right price.
• Review estimates for accuracy and cross-check against historical data and vendor pricing.
• Prepare professional proposals that demonstrate project understanding.
• Maintain estimating data in Accubid and Salesforce; track bid results and learn from wins/losses.

Skills

Estimating

Bid strategy

Vendor coordination

Tools

Accubid

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

The GOR Group seeks an experienced Estimator for its Arlington, Texas operation. You will review project documents, develop detailed estimates, and work with vendors to identify cost savings.

This role partners with Preconstruction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Sales to ensure estimates are complete, competitive, and executable. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in estimating within electrical construction or related fields, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with Accubid