Chief Electrical Estimator
Chief Electrical Estimator
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
A leading electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across its Texas operations.
This is a rare opportunity for a proven estimating leader to play a key role in shaping growth strategy, securing major projects, and mentoring the next generation of estimating professionals within a rapidly expanding organization.
The business delivers large-scale electrical construction projects across:
- Mission Critical / Data Centers
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Facilities
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Distribution & Logistics
- Healthcare
- Education
- Transportation Infrastructure
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, the Chief Estimator will oversee all estimating and preconstruction functions throughout Texas, helping drive strategic project pursuits while ensuring consistent, profitable execution.
You will work closely with Operations, Executive Leadership, Project Management teams, General Contractors, and key industry partners to secure high-value projects and maintain a strong pipeline of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities across Texas.
- Develop bid strategies and provide go/no-go recommendations.
- Manage conceptual budgets, design-build estimates, and competitive hard bids.
- Review labor productivity assumptions, pricing strategies, and risk profiles.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Mentor and develop estimating personnel.
- Present estimate reviews to executive leadership.
- Support project turnover and collaboration with operations teams.
- Monitor market trends, labor conditions, and competitive intelligence.
- Establish best practices and consistency throughout the estimating department.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of electrical construction experience.
- Proven experience leading estimating teams and major pursuits.
- Strong background in commercial and mission-critical/data center projects.
- Demonstrated success securing large-scale electrical contracts.
- Advanced proficiency with Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Executive-level compensation package
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Vehicle allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term leadership growth opportunities
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