Senior Lighting Estimator (Austin, TX)
Summary
Leads detailed quotations and pricing strategies for large-scale electrical and lighting projects, utilizing expertise in lighting controls, manufacturer negotiations, and technical submittals to drive revenue growth.
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
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