JOSE CADENA
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. I am a hardworking, passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities, with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Logical electrical professional with proven abilities in examining requirements and plans to create proposals. I am motivated to provide precise estimates by clearly understanding project objectives, defining scopes, and determining schedules. Experienced in adhering to client feedback and revising estimate information to suit customer preferences.
Diligent Electrical Estimator with a solid background in electrical estimation and project planning. Skilled in accurately forecasting costs, and contributing to successful project completions. Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis and blueprint reading.
Experienced with electrical estimation and cost forecasting, ensuring precise project budgeting. Utilizes blueprint analysis and project planning to streamline processes. Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Estimator
Blanco Electrical LTD. CO.
Houston
11.2025 - Current
- Analyzed project specifications to determine material and labor costs.
- Communicated with suppliers to obtain accurate pricing on materials and equipment.
- Utilized estimating software to streamline the bidding process for projects.
- Reviewed project bids to ensure accuracy of labor and material costs associated with electrical components.
Electrical Estimator
Hays Electrical Services
Houston
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Analyzed project specifications to prepare accurate electrical estimates commercial projects.
- Developed comprehensive bid proposals detailing materials, labor costs.
- Utilized estimating software to generate precise cost calculations.
- Developed accurate electrical estimates for commercial projects using specialized estimation software.
- Collaborated with project managers to refine project scopes and ensure alignment with client expectations.
- Maintained a high level of attention to detail when reviewing blueprints, specifications, and other relevant documents required for accurate estimating work.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure accurate change order estimations.
- Logged change orders into Excel database to track job status.
- Collaborated with project managers to evaluate design changes and their impact on budgets.
- Utilized specialized software for estimating materials, labor, and overhead costs.
Pre-Construction Project Engineer
Hays Electrical Services
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Completed the full construction take-off per award projects.
- Coordinated with the Estimating team to understand the complete scope of work per project.
- Prepared Excel Spreadsheets per project for Bulk Buys of Materials.
- Coordinated with Pre-Con Manager to secure all bulk buys.
Electrical Estimator
DM Electrical & Construction
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Solicited competitive electrical component pricing from suppliers to support project success.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- I estimated projects per City of Houston Maintenance Contract.
- Attended site walks with COH officials.
- Coordinated with COH officials with scope of work per project.
- I created detailed estimates, per COH officials, notes and pictures taken during site walks.
- During the initial walk through with the installation crew, a brief meeting was held to go over scope of work per project(s).
- Developed accurate electrical cost estimates for residential and commercial projects.
- Mentored junior estimators, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for accurate estimations, reducing potential errors in project bids.
- Maintained a high level of attention to detail when reviewing blueprints, specifications, and other relevant documents required for accurate estimating work.
Apprentice Electrician
Capp Electric Company
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code.
Apprentice Electrician
McCune Electrical Services
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code.
Apprentice Electrician
Capp Electric Company
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting in Architectural Design
Westwood College
Houston, TX05.2012
Skills
- Commercial and Residential Project
- Job Specifications Reading
- Safety Standards
- Detailed Instruction
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Creative Solutions
- Estimate Coordination
- Materials Estimates
- Site Visits
- Project Drawings
- Editing Documents
- Bid Proposals
- Building and Construction
- Interpret Blueprints
- Estimate Preparation
- Construction Standards
- Estimation Support
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Critical Thinking
- Materials Take-Offs
- Accurate Estimates
- Training Junior Team Members
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Site Safety
- Prepare Documentation
- Vendor Relationships
- Customer Satisfaction
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Team Meetings
- Accubid with Live Count
- Procore
- Excel Spreadsheet
- Bluebeam
- Material takeoffs
- Electrical design
- Change order management
- Construction management
- Electrical estimating
- Value engineering
- Bid preparation
- Commercial construction experience
- Scope development
- Estimate preparation
- Project estimation and bidding
- Quantity take-offs
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
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Type
Ground up, remodel, renovation, tilt wall, interiors
Sector
K-12, higher education, healthcare, multifamily, retail, data centers, religious facilities
Timeline
Electrical Estimator
Blanco Electrical LTD. CO.
11.2025 - Current
Electrical Estimator
Hays Electrical Services
09.2023 - 11.2025
Pre-Construction Project Engineer
Hays Electrical Services
09.2023 - 11.2025
Electrical Estimator
DM Electrical & Construction
10.2021 - 08.2023
Apprentice Electrician
Capp Electric Company
07.2021 - 10.2021
Apprentice Electrician
McCune Electrical Services
05.2020 - 07.2021
Apprentice Electrician
Capp Electric Company
07.2015 - 04.2020
Associate Of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting in Architectural Design
Westwood College