US Electrical Estimator

Silicon Valley Construction Services; India; Remote; INR 6,329,000 - 9,493,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Valley Construction Services seeks an Electrical Estimator with strong end-to-end ownership to lead cost estimation and bidding for TI projects, ground-up builds, and power distribution systems.

You will own bid opportunities, develop detailed quantities, and drive value-engineering opportunities before bids are submitted. Remote-friendly, with California alignment in pay and process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience estimating commercial electrical TI projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and US construction practices.
• Experience with quantity take-offs and cost formulations.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specs to define project scopes and exclusions.
• Prepare cost estimates including labor, materials, and subs.
• Solicit quotes from vendors and subs.
• Identify risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Lead post-bid handoffs with project managers.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Bid management

NEC expertise

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

STACK

PlanSwift

Job description

Location: Remote (California / Pacific Standard Time alignment)

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a sharp, highly analytical Electrical Estimator with strong end-to-end ownership to lead our cost estimation and bidding processes. In this role, you will not simply plug numbers into spreadsheets—you will take full ownership of bid opportunities across commercial tenant improvements (TI), ground-up builds, power distribution, and controls.

The ideal candidate has a deep technical command of electrical systems, understands construction sequencing and US building codes (NEC), and proactively identifies scope risks and value-engineering opportunities before bids are submitted.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Bid Ownership: Review and analyze architectural, MEP, and electrical plan sets, specifications, and addenda to define complete project scopes, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Detailed Quantity Take-Offs: Perform precise digital quantity take-offs for electrical gear, power distribution, branch wiring, lighting, HVAC/BMS controls, and EV infrastructure.
• Cost Formulation: Build comprehensive labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates; solicit competitive vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Scope & Risk Management: Identify constructability issues, code gaps, and potential project risks early; develop value-engineering alternatives to maximize bid competitiveness.
• Bid Deliverables & Handoffs: Prepare professional estimate summaries, cost breakdowns (BOQs), and proposal narratives. Lead post-bid handoffs and turnover reviews with project managers upon award.
• Database Maintenance: Continuously update unit pricing, labor productivity rates, historical cost records, and digital assembly databases.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 3+ years of proven hands‑on experience estimating commercial electrical construction and tenant improvement (TI) projects.
• Technical Mastery:
  • Thorough understanding of single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, power distribution, and controls.
  • Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard US construction practices (California/Title 24 familiarity is a strong plus).
• Software Proficiency:
  • Advanced proficiency with digital take-off and estimating software (e.g., Accubid, Bluebeam, STACK, PlanSwift).
• Mindset & Ownership: Self-driven, meticulous, and capable of operating independently with minimal oversight while defending estimates confidently to leadership.
• Communication: Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to coordinate clearly with vendors, general contractors, and project managers.

What We Offer

• Competitive monthly compensation with clear, reliable payment schedules.
• Direct collaboration with leadership on bid strategies and high-impact construction projects.
• A culture that rewards ownership, precision, and operational excellence.
• Long-term growth opportunities as our electrical division scales.