Senior Lighting Estimator
Blue Signal Search, Louisville, KY, United States
Location: Louisville, KY, with collaboration across the Lexington market
Alternate Location Option: Austin, TX, with collaboration across the San Antonio 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 updatesManage 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.
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Alternate Location Option: Austin, TX, with collaboration across the San Antonio 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 updatesManage 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.
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