Chief Estimator - Electrical

Enterprise Electrical•Houston, TX

53d

About The Position

The Chief Estimator is responsible for the overall management of estimating activities for Enterprise Electricals Houston Division. This role oversees all estimating operations, ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable bids while supporting company revenue growth and strategic partnerships. The Chief Estimator leads, mentors, and develops the estimating team, maintains estimating systems and databases, and collaborates closely with senior leadership to support long-term growth objectives. Enterprise Electrical is a commercial electrical contractor committed to excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning. The Chief Estimator plays a critical leadership role in driving consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all estimating efforts while upholding Enterprise Electrical’s core values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
Extensive experience in electrical estimating and preconstruction leadership
10 or more years of electrical estimating experience
Proven experience leading and developing estimating teams
Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction practices
Advanced knowledge of estimating software, including Accubid
Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, leadership, and external partners
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to develop long-term strategies aligned with company growth goals
Professional judgment in high-impact financial and contractual decisions
Ability to uphold and model Enterprise Electrical’s core values

Nice To Haves

Relevant estimating or construction certifications

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all preconstruction and estimating activities for the Houston division
Supervise, mentor, and support junior and senior estimators
Develop accurate, competitive, and profitable bid proposals for projects of varying size and complexity
Review RFQs, RFPs, and Invitations to Bid for compliance with company standards, schedules, and competitiveness
Manage estimating schedules, workflows, and priorities to meet company objectives
Review quantity takeoffs for accuracy and compliance with specifications and drawings
Communicate with customers to define scope, address discrepancies, negotiate pricing, and build long-term relationships
Prepare contractual exhibits, scope documents, and quantified scopes of work
Conduct internal estimate reviews and lead departmental training and development initiatives
Develop logical assumptions for conceptual estimates and ensure consistency across takeoffs
Maintain and manage the Accubid database, including assemblies and estimating standards
Establish and enforce uniform estimating procedures and best practices
Participate in project turnover and kickoff meetings as needed
Analyze bid results and completed projects to improve estimating accuracy
Provide analytical summaries and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making
Attend project meetings and industry events to maintain and grow strategic relationships
Maintain confidentiality of all departmental and company information
Assist with additional duties as required to support business objectives