Senior Lighting Estimator

Job Title:
Senior Lighting Estimator

Location: Austin, TX, with collaboration across the San Antonio market

Alternate Location Option:
Louisville, KY, with collaboration across the Lexington market

Are you a seasoned lighting quotations expert who thrives on complex, high value projects and fast paced bidding environments? Our client, a respected and growing electrical and lighting solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Lighting Estimator to take ownership of large scale project quotations and drive competitive positioning in dynamic regional markets. This is a high impact role where your expertise in lighting controls, electrical systems, and manufacturer negotiations will directly influence revenue growth and long term client relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base compensation aligned with experience and market expertise
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and recognized holidays
• Professional development and ongoing industry training
• Supportive team culture with strong collaboration between sales and operations
• Opportunity to work on high profile commercial and industrial projects across the region

What You Will Do

• Lead development of detailed quotations for both project based and miscellaneous opportunities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and market competitiveness
• Own pricing strategy for large scale projects valued at 800K and above
• Analyze specifications to ensure lighting control systems and electrical components align with project requirements
• Negotiate project buy outs directly with manufacturers to secure favorable terms and protect margin
• Prepare and review submittals, ensuring all documentation is accurate and professionally presented
• Deliver detailed quotation breakdowns and supporting documentation within required timelines
• Coordinate across sales and internal teams to ensure seamless transition from bid to order execution
• Maintain strong working knowledge of manufacturer product lines and updates
• Manage a high volume of concurrent bids while maintaining attention to detail and responsiveness
• Support junior team members as needed and contribute to a collaborative team culture

What You Bring

• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in lighting project quotations
• Proven track record pricing large scale projects valued at 800K or more
• Strong background in electrical systems and lighting control systems
• Hands on experience negotiating project buy outs with manufacturers
• Experience creating and reviewing technical submittals
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to make independent pricing decisions
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously in deadline driven environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and online research tools

This is a career advancing opportunity to step into a visible, revenue influencing role within a well established organization serving major commercial and industrial projects. If you are ready to bring your lighting quotation expertise to a team that values precision, collaboration, and results, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Confidentiality Notice

This posting represents a confidential client search conducted by a third party recruiting firm. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.