Design Build Estimator-Electrical Construction

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

$100K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant estimating experience, preferably in a design-build environment
  • Proven experience in 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)
  • Experience working on projects in the DFW metroplex

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

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
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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