Senior Electrical Project EstimatorThe Senior Electrical Project Estimator will be heavily involved in the development of accurate and competitive cost estimates for multi-discipline EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects across the data center, chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, bulk storage and terminal industries.
Our company provides engineering, design, procurement, construction and support services to the chemical, petrochemical, pipeline, oil & gas, bulk storage and terminal industries throughout the country. We offer individual project services as well as turnkey EPC project implementation.
Location: Houston, Texas
Compensation: $145,000 - $170,000 base salary + Bonus.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting. Your choice of
PPO, HSA, FSA. Short term and long term benefits. Employee
discounts on consumer goods. Paid Vacation Time of 120 hours.
Job Description:- Develop conceptual and detail construction cost estimates for all electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems
- Interpret plans & specifications from multiple design phases; program, conceptual, design development through all Construction Documents and into change orders and generate quantity takeoffs and pricing for all systems.
- Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation scopes.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify materials, labor, and equipment needs.
- Perform quantity takeoffs using digital tools and estimating software.
- Support the review and analysis of subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure estimate accuracy and alignment with project scope.
- Help maintain historical cost databases and contribute to benchmarking data.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkdowns as needed.
- Contribute to the development of proposal documentation and final bid packages.
- Stay current with industry trends, material pricing, and labor rates to support accurate forecasting.
Qualifications Seeking:- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred or experience in lieu of degree (Not Required)
- Background in industrial construction and project estimating.
- Analytical mindset with solid math skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; exposure to estimating software (such as Bluebeam, McCormick, Accubid or similar).
- Basic understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
- Effective communicator with the ability to work both independently and within cross-disciplinary teams.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a fast-paced EPC project environment.
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