Electrical Estimator II (Austin, TX)

Enterprise Electrical•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Estimator II independently develops accurate, competitive estimates for electrical service work, commercial construction projects, and defined scopes in mission-critical and data center environments. The role builds complete pricing, defines project scope, and ensures estimates reflect field installation practices and realistic productivity. It supports both high-volume service operations and structured bids, requiring quick responses to service requests and the ability to manage multiple bids. The Estimator works with field leadership, service managers, and vendors to validate scope, pricing, and constructability, and helps ensure estimates align with company profitability and execution capabilities. The role also supports project turnover by explaining estimate assumptions, labor strategy, and scope coverage to operations, and maintains cost databases, vendor relationships, and pricing benchmarks. Enterprise Electrical describes its culture as focused on safety, accountability, mentorship, teamwork, excellence, and positivity, with a core purpose of building relationships to enrich lives.

Requirements

6–10+ years of electrical estimating experience.
Proven experience leading estimates for large commercial construction projects and mission-critical/data center projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop labor strategies and manage complex bids.
Experience working directly with clients, general contractors, and senior operations leadership.
Proven ability to mentor and develop junior estimators.
Strong working knowledge of electrical construction and service operations, including conduit systems, feeders, panels, and lighting.
Ability to independently read and interpret full drawing sets, specifications, and one-line diagrams.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and its impact on scope and cost.
Ability to build labor estimates based on real-world installation methods.
Strong understanding of material pricing, availability, and market conditions.
Ability to identify constructability concerns and adjust estimates accordingly.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate subcontractor quotes and perform bid leveling.
Ability to manage multiple bids and service requests simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective communication skills with field teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Proficiency in estimating software, Bluebeam/PlanSwift, and Microsoft Excel.
OSHA 30 certification required.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of advanced field and estimating experience.
Strong preference for candidates with a field leadership background, such as foreman or superintendent.
Journeyman or Master Electrician license strongly preferred.
Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform independent quantity takeoffs from drawings for conduit, feeders, lighting, panels, devices, and low-voltage/data systems.
Prepare complete estimates for service work—including time-and-materials, troubleshooting, quoted jobs, and maintenance agreements—and small-to-mid-size commercial construction projects.
Review drawings, specifications, service tickets, and field input to define project scope.
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, including for trenching, directional boring, and equipment setting.
Write scopes of work for subcontractors and internal execution teams.
Respond to rapid-turn service pricing requests, often with same-day or next-day turnaround.
Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies before bid submission.
Attend pre-bid meetings and jobsite walkthroughs to validate scope and site conditions.
Coordinate with service managers, project managers, superintendents, and field supervisors.
Support project turnover by explaining estimate assumptions, labor strategy, and scope coverage to operations.
Maintain and update cost databases, vendor relationships, and pricing benchmarks.