Posted 2 months ago
Electrical Estimator
AI Summary
Reviews project plans and bid documents to calculate electrical construction costs, prepares competitive estimates, and attends site walk-throughs for commercial and industrial projects.
About this role
Overview
Cummings Electrical is looking to hire an experienced Electrical Estimator in Houston, TX.
Cummings Electrical is one of the country's fastest-growing and most respected electrical contractors, with a strong and growing presence in the Houston market. Since 2002, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical solutions across commercial and industrial projects throughout Texas and beyond. We continue to experience steady growth and believe the future is bright.
At Cummings Electrical, we strive to make being part of our team meaningful, rewarding, and fulfilling. Our success is built on strong partnerships, exceptional customer service, a positive workplace culture, and a commitment to supporting every member of our team. If you're looking to join a company where your experience is valued and your career can grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and evaluates project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant documents to identify what is needed to create a bid proposal
- Calculates the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents and/or site conditions
- Consults with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Attends job site walk-throughs with other estimators as necessary to ensure that any field conditions that may potentially affect or impact the construction, prospective bid or pre-construction designs are properly handled
- Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each project, evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rate, productivity, etc. and identifies any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems
- Able to provide accurate, detailed, and competitive estimates
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, combined with completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program and field experience, or a bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar studies
- Minimum 4+ years’ relevant experience related to commercial, industrial and “service” projects
- Accustomed to estimating projects at varied price ranges
- Thorough knowledge of the electrical field with familiarity in materials and construction methods
- Knowledgeable of the N.E.C and local codes
- Proficient with MS Suite & Outlook and experience utilizing Accubid and AutoCAD
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Outgoing and personable
How we support you:
- Excited about working at a highly respected company
- Enjoy working with happy and fulfilled colleagues
- Work with the best
- Leadership development
- Feel supported by management who care
Cummings offers:
- Bonuses
- PTO
- Stability
- Relocation
- Flexible work schedule
- Health benefit options and service discounts
- 401(k) 8% employer match
All applicants will be subject to background check and drug screen. Salary requirements commensurate with experience.
Skills
Explore related jobs
More jobs at Cummingselec
Similar Accubid jobs
Jobs in Houston
- UAssociate - Finance - Project Development & FinanceUs Associatelw · Houston, TX
- TLicensed Vocational Nurse LVNTerrabellahealth Fundltc · Houston, TX
- TCharge Nurse RNTerrabellahealth Fundltc · Houston, TX
- TRegistered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (MDS) (RNAC)Terrabellahealth Fundltc · Houston, TX
- TStaff Development Coordinator LVNTerrabellahealth Fundltc · Houston, TX
- TActivity AideTerrabellahealth Fundltc · Houston, TX
Browse these categories
Market data for this role
All reports →- SeriesRole reportsOne role family at a time: how many openings, what changed this week, who is hiring, what it pays.
- SeriesSalary reportsWhat employers publish in job postings, by level and workplace. Not self-reported pay.
- Market overviewState of tech hiring, September 2026: up 4.8%Tech hiring rose 4.8% month over month in September 2026, with 411,122 new listings. Customer support and account executive roles led the growth.