Estimator, Construction

Amber Electrical Contractors Inc. is an established Texas based commercial contracting company with over 36 years of experience. We pride ourselves in providing superior service and quality of workmanship.

Estimator creates accurate, aggressive, and profitable bid proposals for a variety of commercial and industrial projects. Estimator reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attends pre‑bid meetings. Focuses on profitability and cost control.

• Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates.
• Ensures estimates are completed in a timely matter.
• Reads all bid documents, specifications and drawings from all trades as applies to own work.
• Prepares bids either from a conceptual stage, design‑assist, or plans and specifications.
• Overlays drawings for any changes in scope using Bluebeam
• Analyzes bids and offers cost‑saving ideas.
• Reviews, estimates, and revises for completeness and accuracy.
• Is familiar with local and national codes.
• Prepares cost in Conest by reviewing material, labor, indirect labor, subcontractors, general expense, equipment rental, quoted material, bid breakdowns, and final pricing.
• Prepares proposal letters and bid forms.
• Manages estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives, both long and short term.
• Communicates with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing and build relationships.
• Prepares and presents completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management.
• Continuously follows up on all bid projects and accurately forecasts future awards/probabilities.
• Properly transfers awarded projects to operations team and performs buyouts when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks and projects.

• Ability work independently

• Conest and Bluebeam experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and self‑motivated

• Must be able to successfully pass a background test and drug test
• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience related to commercial and/or industrial projects
• Accustomed to estimating for projects valued at $3 million and above
• Thorough knowledge of the electrical field with familiarity in materials and construction methods
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C and local code

• Employer paid Health & Life insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Discretionary Performance bonuses
• Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit