Design Build Estimator-Electrical Construction
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Overview
Job Description
About the Company
The company is a respected electrical contracting firm known for delivering high-quality solutions across commercial and industrial construction projects. With a strong presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, the company has built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation—particularly in fast-paced, large-scale developments. Their team-oriented culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and long-term client partnerships.
About the Position
The company is seeking a Design-Build Estimator to join a growing team in Dallas, TX. This role will focus on conceptual and design-build estimating for warehouse and tilt-wall construction projects across the DFW metroplex.
The ideal candidate brings strong preconstruction expertise, particularly in early-stage estimating, and can collaborate closely with clients, engineers, and internal teams to develop accurate and competitive budgets from concept through design development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare conceptual and detailed electrical estimates for design-build projects
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and conceptual documents to develop accurate cost projections
- Collaborate with clients, engineers, and project teams during preconstruction phases
- Support budgeting, value engineering, and scope development efforts
- Evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and project risks early in the design phase
- Assist in proposal development and client presentations
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Experience in electrical estimating, with a strong focus on design-build/conceptual estimating
- Proven experience estimating warehouse and tilt-wall construction projects
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and materials
- Ability to interpret conceptual designs, drawings, and specifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required)
- 5+ years of relevant estimating experience (design-build environment strongly preferred)
- Experience working on projects within the DFW metroplex
Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $100,000 – $150,000 (based on experience)
- Opportunity to work on high-profile industrial and warehouse projects in a strong market
- Career growth within a well-established and expanding electrical contractor
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
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