Electrical Estimator / Business Developer

People MVR•Grand Prairie, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

H&K Electric is hiring an experienced Electrical Estimator / Business Developer to prepare competitive electrical construction estimates, manage the bidding process, develop customer relationships, and expand the company’s presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth market. The role combines electrical estimating with business development and is suited to someone with strong industry relationships and a record of generating and securing electrical construction projects. An established customer base, contractor relationships, or a book of business is strongly preferred and may support compensation above the stated base salary. This is an in-office position based at H&K Electric’s DFW office. The average workweek is 45–50 hours, depending on project demands and estimating deadlines. The annual base salary is $120,000, with potential for higher compensation based on experience and the ability to bring an established book of business.

Requirements

Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator in the electrical contracting or construction industry.
Experience using ConEst, SureCount, or comparable electrical estimating software.
Demonstrated business development or sales experience within the electrical construction industry.
Ability to identify project opportunities, generate bids, and help secure awarded work.
Strong understanding of electrical construction plans, specifications, material takeoffs, labor calculations, and project pricing.
Ability to prepare accurate, competitive estimates while maintaining project profitability.
Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable balancing estimating and business development responsibilities.
Ability to work in person at the DFW office and average 45–50 hours per week as workload requires.

Nice To Haves

Established relationships with general contractors, developers, construction managers, or other potential customers in the DFW market.
Established customer base or existing contractor relationships and a proven track record of generating electrical contracting work in the DFW area.
Ability to bring an existing book of business.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and competitive electrical construction estimates using ConEst, SureCount, or comparable estimating software.
Review blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
Perform material takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
Request and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing.
Prepare detailed bids, cost breakdowns, and proposals for electrical construction projects.
Identify potential risks, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities.
Manage multiple estimates and meet bid submission deadlines.
Track estimated versus actual project costs to improve estimating accuracy and profitability.
Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal team members throughout the bidding process.
Develop new business opportunities throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth construction market.
Leverage existing relationships with general contractors, developers, construction managers, owners, and other potential customers.
Identify upcoming projects and secure opportunities for H&K Electric to bid.
Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective projects and customers.
Follow up on submitted bids and work to convert estimates into awarded contracts.
Maintain strong relationships with existing customers to generate repeat business.
Network within the local construction industry to expand the company's customer base.
Collaborate with company leadership to support revenue growth and market expansion.