Chief Electrical Estimator – San Francisco, CA

IBidElectric LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and other employer‑spon

Performance bonus opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement in estimating and a

Leadership development

Job summary

IBidElectric LLC in San Francisco, CA seeks a seasoned Chief Electrical Estimator to lead estimates for complex commercial, industrial, data center, and mission-critical projects. The role entails directing estimating teams, developing competitive pricing, and guiding bid strategy from preconstruction through final proposal.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years at chief estimator level, with extensive experience in large electrical projects, and proficiency with Accubid/Trimble estimating tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chief-level electrical estimating experience or senior leadership in estimating
• Experience estimating large commercial, industrial, and data center projects
• Ability to lead estimating teams and coordinate multiple pursuits
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, NEC, and pricing principles
• Experience with design-build, fast-track, and preconstruction environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive electrical estimates for large projects
• Review drawings, specs, bid documents, and schedules to determine electrical scope
• Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
• Evaluate quotations for coverage, compliance, and risk
• Coordinate with PMs, engineers, vendors, and internal teams
• Lead bid reviews, pricing strategy, and final proposal preparation
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and project risks
• Develop value-engineering options to improve cost and competitiveness
• Support conceptual estimating and various delivery methods
• Maintain knowledge of electrical construction methods and market conditions
• Use Accubid/Trimble software to develop estimates and proposals
• Mentor estimators and establish estimating standards
• Support project turnover with clear scope, pricing, and procurement requirements

Skills

Estimating leadership

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Reading drawings

Bid strategy

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Accubid

Trimble estimating

Job description

Chief Electrical Estimator Opportunity

An experienced Chief Electrical Estimator is sought for the San Francisco, CA market. This senior estimating role is focused on complex commercial, industrial, mission-critical, data center, institutional, and other large-scale electrical construction projects. The position is responsible for leading major estimates, developing competitive pricing, evaluating risk, coordinating estimating teams, reviewing bid strategy, and supporting profitable project pursuits from early preconstruction through final proposal.

Experience

3+ years of chief-level electrical estimating experience is preferred, along with extensive overall electrical estimating or preconstruction experience. Candidates should have a strong background estimating large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, data center, and other complex electrical projects. Experience leading estimating teams, managing multiple deadlines, reviewing major bids, and working with design-build or fast-track projects is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive electrical estimates for large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, data center, institutional, and complex construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, bid documents, schedules, and contract requirements to determine complete electrical scope.
• Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor pricing for electrical systems and project requirements.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for scope coverage, compliance, competitiveness, and risk.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to improve estimate accuracy and project strategy.
• Lead bid reviews, estimate reconciliation, pricing strategy, scope discussions, and final proposal preparation.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, exclusions, assumptions, schedule impacts, and project risks.
• Develop and evaluate value-engineering options that improve cost, constructability, and project competitiveness without sacrificing quality.
• Support conceptual estimating, design-build, design-assist, negotiated work, fast-track pursuits, and competitive hard bids.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical construction methods, labor productivity, material pricing, codes, market conditions, and estimating best practices.
• Use electrical estimating software, including Accubid or comparable platforms, to develop detailed estimates and proposals.
• Lead, review, mentor, and support estimators while helping establish consistent estimating standards and procedures.
• Support project turnover after award so operations teams understand scope, assumptions, pricing, risk, and key procurement requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing at a Chief Electrical Estimator level or in a comparable senior estimating leadership role.
• Extensive electrical estimating and preconstruction experience on large and complex electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code, electrical systems, construction methods, labor requirements, and estimating principles.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, specifications, schematics, bid documents, and contract requirements.
• Strong knowledge of labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, vendor, indirect, and project risk pricing.
• Proficiency with Accubid Anywhere, Accubid, Trimble estimating products, or comparable electrical estimating software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an estimating team, review major estimates, manage deadlines, and coordinate multiple pursuits.
• Experience with high-voltage systems, switchgear, emergency and backup power systems, and mission-critical electrical infrastructure is preferred.
• Design-build, design-assist, and fast-track project experience is preferred.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is beneficial but not required.
• Professional Engineer licensure or comparable advanced credentials are valuable where applicable to the role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary negotiable based on experience, qualifications, project background, and market conditions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) or retirement plan with employer matching where applicable.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Life insurance and other employer-sponsored insurance options where offered.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Professional development and continuing training opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities within estimating, preconstruction, operations, and executive leadership.

Salary: Negotiable

Location: San Francisco, CA