Senior Electrical Estimator - Austin, TX

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One of the world's most innovative manufacturers, delivering industry-leading automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing facilities. They are expanding their Project Controls and Estimating team to support the delivery of complex, large-scale industrial construction projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most ambitious manufacturing and infrastructure projects in the world.

On Offer

  • Opportunity to support multi-billion-dollar projects
  • Work directly for an owner rather than a traditional General Contractor
  • Collaborative environment partnering with Estimating, Procurement, Construction, Cost Controls, and Scheduling teams
  • Career progression within one of the world's fastest-growing manufacturing organizations
  • Exposure to complex industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects
  • $180,000 base with amazing benefits

Responsibilities

  • Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed electrical estimates throughout all phases of project development
  • Develop accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and design documentation
  • Perform cost benchmarking and market analysis to support early project planning
  • Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, ensuring scope completeness and pricing accuracy
  • Partner with Procurement teams throughout the bid evaluation and purchasing process
  • Support value engineering initiatives by identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising project objectives
  • Analyze project risks, scope gaps, and constructability considerations during the estimating process
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Scheduling, Cost Controls, and Project Management teams
  • Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and pricing benchmarks
  • Assist in procurement planning and contract award recommendations
  • Support project teams throughout preconstruction and early construction phases

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience as an Electrical Estimator with an Electrical Contractor, Electrical Subcontractor, or General Contractor
  • Proven experience estimating commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, labor productivity, and material pricing
  • Experience preparing conceptual through detailed construction estimates
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Comfortable working within a fast-paced, highly collaborative project environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting owner-side project controls or estimating teams.
  • Background in manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor, energy, battery, or mission-critical construction
  • Experience working closely with procurement and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle
  • Ability to present estimating methodologies and defend cost assumptions to cross-functional stakeholders
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