Electrical Estimator at Diamond Peak Recruiting, Grand Prairie TX

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support a commercial construction team serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Based in Grand Prairie, TX , this full-time role calls for a detail-oriented professional who can develop competitive bids, navigate complex electrical scopes, and thrive under tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

Electrical Estimator at Diamond Peak Recruiting — Grand Prairie, TX

Role Overview

The selected candidate will prepare estimates and proposals across a range of commercial electrical projects, from tenant improvements and ground-up construction to large-scale developments. Responsibilities include reviewing electrical plans, performing detailed quantity takeoffs for labor and materials, soliciting vendor pricing, and identifying scope gaps or risks before submission. Collaboration with project managers, operations teams, and clients continues throughout the entire estimating process.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs covering labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop accurate, competitive estimates and bid proposals for commercial electrical projects.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and potential project risks.
• Analyze drawings to identify opportunities and potential cost impacts.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and scope reviews.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and project records.
• Assist with value engineering and alternative solutions when appropriate.
• Track market pricing, labor conditions, and material costs within the DFW market.
• Support turnover of awarded projects to project management and operations teams.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably within commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, materials, installation methods, and construction practices.
• Experience estimating projects such as office, retail, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, or education facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and industry standards.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating projects in the DFW commercial construction market.
• Electrical contractor or specialty subcontractor estimating background.
• Experience with platforms such as Accubid, McCormick, Trimble, or Bluebeam.
• Experience with large-scale commercial projects and negotiated work.
• Established relationships with electrical suppliers and subcontractors in North Texas.

What They Offer

• Base salary ranging from $125,000 to $165,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Career growth within a growing commercial construction organization.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial projects throughout the DFW market.
• Collaborative, professional working environment.

Application Tips for Electrical Estimators

To stand out in the staffing and recruiting landscape, tailor your resume to highlight specific commercial electrical projects you have estimated — including project types, dollar values, and bid outcomes. Mention proficiency with industry-standard estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, or Bluebeam directly in your skills section. Quantify your experience by noting how many bids you managed simultaneously or your win rate percentage. If you have established vendor and subcontractor relationships in the North Texas market, call attention to that network since it directly impacts pricing accuracy and bid competitiveness.

Closing

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who understands the details behind an electrical bid, can identify risk before it becomes a problem, and possesses the technical judgment to produce accurate estimates under pressure. If you are an experienced estimator seeking a long-term opportunity with a respected commercial construction organization in the DFW market, this role deserves your attention.