Senior Estimator

Rosendin

Senior Estimator preparing bid documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects. Collaborating with other estimators, suppliers, and customers to complete accurate estimates.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeCoppell • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare estimate from quantity take-off on project and complete estimate to computer printout
Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate
Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings
Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for assigned bids
Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data
Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes
Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible for soliciting quotes
Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs
Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents
Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects
Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package
After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with the Project Management departments to fully explain job scope, potential areas of attention and other aspects for the successful transition of the project
Maintain files of all working documents to back-up estimate figures and update the Rosendin approved estimating program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 4 years’ estimating or other relevant experience in closing constructions estimates
Experience in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred
Experience in CAD or 3D software preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
401k
Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quantity Take-OffCost EstimationLabor Productivity AnalysisMaterial ListingSupplier Qualification

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipAttention to Detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Engineering