Senior Estimator - Commercial (Accubid Anywhere)
Posted 2025-10-26
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Electrical Estimator - Justin, TX or Remote/Hybrid Our Company: Knight Electric Inc. is a family owned, nationwide company offering a wide range of commercial lighting and electrical services. We are committed to delivering superior workmanship and client satisfaction. About this role: The addition of the electrical estimator position is an integral part of our continued growth. Our company focuses on the retail/commercial segment of the industry, both new construction and remodels. If you meet the requirements listed below and are looking for long-term growth and a great culture, apply today. Location: Onsite or Remote This role can be remote with some travel to an office periodically for meetings or other. Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 annual compensation. Responsibilities: • Perform takeoffs using on-screen estimating software Accubid Anywhere • Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and customers • Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, schedules, and other bid documents to identify what is needed to complete an estimate. • Exhibit good time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines. • Prepare detailed proposals and engage clients post-bid to ensure accurate forecasting of potential awards. • Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes limited information. • Notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on select bid packages. • Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. • Review vendors’ bills of materials and subcontractors’ scope letters for accuracy. • Complete change order estimates for awarded projects. • Work as a team with other estimators, company divisions, and departments within the company. • Attend estimating/sales meetings to discuss bid status, and present/solve problems. • Conduct project handoff meetings and field operations with the estimate after bid award through project closeout. • Analyze bids and propose value engineer cost-saving ideas. • Provide leadership, direction, training, and mentorship to Junior Estimators and work well with all team members. Position Requirements: • At least 4+ years of estimating commercial electrical projects in similar types of construction as our core work – commercial new construction and remodels. • Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners. • High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness. • Full working knowledge and experience with Accubid Anywhere software. • Thorough knowledge of the commercial electrical field and familiarity with materials and construction methods. • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Excel, Word) and comfort with spreadsheets and computerized on-screen takeoff programs. • Knowledge of national, state, and local codes. • Produce accurate, timely, and competitive estimates from bid packages. • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job