Electrical Estimator

A-C Electric Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Fresno, CA is seeking an Electrical Estimator to turn construction documents, project requirements, and market information into accurate estimates for electrical construction projects. Depending on experience, you may support experienced estimators or take increasing ownership of estimates, bid reviews, and value-engineering.

You will review drawings and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate vendor pricing to develop competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Review drawings and specifications to develop electrical construction estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and determine material and labor requirements.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing and RFQs.
• Prepare bids for review and decision-making and participate in bid reviews.
• Contribute to project scoping and value-engineering discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical construction estimates by reviewing drawings and specs, performing quantity takeoffs, and determining material and labor needs.
• Coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors, issue RFQs, track responses, and maintain pricing data.
• Prepare bid information and assist in bid reviews; lead when assigned.
• Evaluate project scope against drawings and specifications; discuss scope and pricing questions and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with Estimating Team and Operations during pursuit, bid handoff, and project kickoff.

Job description

Fresno, United States | Posted on 09/24/2026

At A-C Electric Company, we’re looking for anElectrical Estimators who can help turn construction documents,project requirements, and market information into accurate,competitive estimates for electrical construction projects. Dependingon your experience and demonstrated estimating capability, you maybuild foundational skills while supporting experienced estimators ortake increasing ownership of estimates, bid reviews, valueengineering, pricing analysis, and project coordination. If you bringa strong attention to detail and are ready to develop or deepen yourelectrical estimating expertise, this role offers the opportunity tocontribute at a level that matches your capabilities while continuingto grow your estimating judgment.

What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Estimator, your keyresponsibilities will be:

• Developing electrical construction estimates by reviewingdrawings and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs,determining material and labor requirements, and using estimatingtools to develop accurate estimate information. Your level ofownership will increase based on your demonstrated estimatingcapability and experience.
  
• Coordinating vendor and subcontractor pricing byidentifying appropriate sources, issuing requests for quotation(RFQs), tracking responses, organizing pricing information, andmaintaining productive working relationships with vendors andsubcontractors.
  
• Preparing bids for review and decision-making by developingestimate information, scope documentation, pricing, and other bidtools; participating in bid reviews; and, at more advanced levels,leading assigned bid reviews and presenting estimating assumptionsand recommendations.
  
• Evaluating project scope and estimating opportunities bycomparing takeoffs with drawings and specifications, identifyingscope or pricing questions, and contributing to project-scopingand value-engineering discussions. More experienced Estimators mayevaluate labor complexity, contingency considerations, andquantified value-engineering alternatives.
  
• Coordinating estimating work throughout the pursuit and hand offprocess by collaborating with the estimating team andOperations, and, as appropriate to your level and assignment,participating in pre-bid meetings, site visits, proposalactivities, client coordination, and hand off of successfulestimates.
  

Additional duties will include:

• Developing and maintaining bid documentation by preparingor contributing to scope letters, bid tools, RFQs