What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator – Lighting Projects position at Blue Signal Search?
Estimator – Lighting Projects
Location: On-Site | Tampa, FL
Bring your estimating expertise to a growing, innovation-driven lighting solutions provider. Our confidential client helps architects, contractors, and end-users bring their vision to life with cutting-edge fixtures, controls, and IoT-enabled technologies. As an Estimator, you will turn plans and specifications into accurate, competitive bids that win work and fuel the company’s expansion across the Southeast.
What You’ll Do
- Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and fixture schedules to create precise bills of material for commercial and industrial lighting projects.
- Produce itemized quote packages and deliver them at least 24 hours before bid deadlines.
- Collaborate closely with contractors, manufacturers, and the outside sales team to ensure pricing aligns with market conditions and project goals.
- Track addenda and design changes, updating estimates quickly to keep bids accurate and timely.
- Stay current on emerging lighting controls, energy-efficient technologies, and IoT devices to recommend value-engineered alternatives.
- Participate in product trainings, share new ideas, and champion continuous process improvements that strengthen the estimating department.
- Assist with submittal package review and other project-support tasks as needed.
What You’ll Bring
- 2–4 years of experience preparing lighting or electrical estimates/quotations for commercial projects.
- Working knowledge of LED luminaires, lighting controls, and connected (IoT) devices.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and one-line diagrams.
- Strong math skills and advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and web-based research; familiarity with quote/ERP platforms a plus.
- Proven capacity to manage multiple bids simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and exercise sound independent judgment.
- Clear, professional communication style and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.
Why Join?
- Impact & Visibility – Your estimates directly influence revenue and client satisfaction.
- Growth Path – Expand into senior estimating, project management, or sales engineering as the business scales.
- Supportive Culture – Tight-knit team that values new ideas, celebrates wins, and invests in ongoing training.
- Competitive Package – Market-aligned salary plus full benefits, 401(k), and training resources.
Ready to illuminate your career? Apply today to learn how this role can power your professional growth while shaping the built environment.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS