Lead Estimator - Electrical

GDC Industrial•Tyler, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Estimator - Electrical (EST4) leads the development of complete, competitive, and executable estimates for industrial, water and wastewater, manufacturing, power, and other complex electrical projects. This position manages assigned pursuits from initial review through final bid submission and turnover to Operations. The Lead Estimator combines strong electrical construction knowledge with disciplined cost development, risk analysis, proposal strategy, and team coordination to ensure that each estimate reflects the project documents, field conditions, labor requirements, schedule, procurement risks, and GDC Industrial's execution approach.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent electrical field and estimating experience will be considered
Seven or more years of progressive electrical construction and estimating experience, including responsibility for complex or multi-million-dollar estimates
Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, raceway, cable, grounding, lighting, controls, instrumentation, testing, and commissioning requirements
Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, P&IDs, control documents, schedules, and contract requirements
Strong understanding of electrical construction means and methods, labor productivity, crew planning, material procurement, and project sequencing
Ability to lead multiple estimates, establish priorities, meet firm deadlines, and maintain accuracy under changing bid conditions
Strong analytical, negotiation, written communication, presentation, and decision-making skills
High level of integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and protection of confidential information
Valid driver's license and ability to travel for site visits, pre-bid meetings, and client discussions
Electrical apprenticeship, journeyman electrician, master electrician, or equivalent field training preferred
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification preferred or required within a company-established period after hire
Professional estimating certification through ASPE, AACE International, or equivalent organization beneficial
Company-specific estimating, contract review, project controls, and safety training
Electrical estimating and digital takeoff software for quantity development, labor application, pricing, and bid management
Microsoft Excel for cost modeling, bid leveling, labor analysis, and estimate reconciliation
Bluebeam Revu or equivalent software for document review, takeoff support, overlays, and markups
Project management and estimating platforms such as Procore or equivalent systems
Scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for estimate-level planning and schedule review
Company-provided computer, monitors, and related office technology
Experience estimating industrial electrical, water and wastewater, manufacturing, power, process, or other technically complex projects
Experience with hard-bid, negotiated, design-build, EPC, conceptual, budgetary, unit-price, and change-order estimates
Experience leading bid reviews, developing proposal clarifications, supporting negotiations, and transferring awarded estimates to project teams
Field electrical construction experience strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Electrical apprenticeship, journeyman electrician, master electrician, or equivalent field training preferred
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification preferred or required within a company-established period after hire
Professional estimating certification through ASPE, AACE International, or equivalent organization beneficial
Field electrical construction experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead assigned estimates from pursuit kickoff through bid review, submission, clarification, negotiation, and project turnover
Review plans, specifications, addenda, geotechnical information, schedules, contract documents, and site conditions to determine complete electrical and instrumentation scope
Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for electrical distribution, power, lighting, grounding, controls, instrumentation, communications, duct banks, raceway, cable, terminations, testing, startup, and related systems
Establish labor units, crew composition, productivity factors, wage rates, labor burden, overtime assumptions, and manpower requirements based on project conditions and execution strategy
Price materials, equipment, subcontracted work, temporary facilities, supervision, small tools, testing, mobilization, escalation, contingency, overhead, and other project costs
Identify scope gaps, conflicts, constructability concerns, unclear requirements, long-lead items, schedule constraints, and commercial risks; develop RFIs and documented estimating assumptions
Solicit, level, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for scope coverage, commercial compliance, exclusions, delivery, and pricing
Coordinate with mechanical, civil, structural, controls, procurement, scheduling, and operations personnel to capture interfaces and avoid scope gaps
Develop preliminary execution plans, staffing assumptions, procurement strategies, and estimate-level schedules in collaboration with Operations
Prepare clear proposal inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, alternates, allowances, qualifications, and pricing breakdowns aligned with the solicitation requirements
Lead internal estimate reviews and present scope, pricing, labor, risk, contingency, and recommended bid strategy to executive leadership
Verify estimate completeness, mathematical accuracy, quote coverage, document traceability, and compliance with company estimating standards before submission
Support client meetings, scope reviews, value engineering, best-and-final offers, and post-bid negotiations as required
Lead the estimate-to-project handoff, including transfer of scope, budget, labor assumptions, vendor quotations, procurement risks, schedule assumptions, and unresolved items
Compare estimated costs with actual project performance and incorporate lessons learned into labor factors, cost databases, and estimating practices
Maintain and improve estimating templates, cost codes, historical cost information, labor productivity data, proposal standards, and review checklists
Provide direction, quality review, training, and mentoring to estimators, takeoff personnel, and project staff supporting assigned pursuits
Assist leadership with opportunity screening, bid/no-bid recommendations, workload planning, and prioritization of estimating resources
Perform other project accounting and contract administration duties as assigned
Incorporate safe work methods, site conditions, access requirements, temporary protections, and safety-related costs into each estimate
Follow all company safety policies and site-specific requirements during site visits
Complete required orientations and wear appropriate PPE before entering active project sites
Support GDC Industrial's safety culture by ensuring estimates provide adequate resources for safe execution