Electrical Estimator

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator for a full-time role in Canoga Park, CA. This position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $180,000 and opportunities for career growth.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates, analyze project requirements, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful bidding and project transitions. This role is ideal for detail-driven professionals looking to contribute to high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical estimation for commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong analytical skills to review plans and specifications.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for various projects.
• Review and analyze bid documents for compliance requirements.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical construction estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Vendor and subcontractor negotiation

Bid package development

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator for a full‑time direct hire opportunity in Canoga Park, CA. This role is ideal for a detail‑driven electrical construction professional who enjoys preparing accurate, competitive estimates for commercial, industrial, institutional, and public works projects. This opportunity offers long‑term stability, strong career growth potential, and the chance to work with a respected and growing electrical contractor on high‑profile projects throughout Southern California. The work environment is collaborative, team‑oriented, and supported by experienced leadership that values precision, accountability, professional development, and quality execution. The Electrical Estimator will play a key role in the pre‑construction and bidding process, partnering with estimating, project management, vendors, subcontractors, and operations teams to help secure profitable work. Senior‑level candidates will also have the opportunity to mentor others, support strategic bid decisions, and contribute to department leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical construction estimates for commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and public works projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, review plans and specifications, and analyze bid documents for scope, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor pricing to ensure complete and competitive bid coverage.
• Develop bid packages, RFIs, exclusions, value‑engineering options, and supporting documentation for final bid submission.
• Participate in bid reviews, pre‑bid meetings, job walks, project handoffs, and estimating strategy discussions.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and general contractors to support successful project transitions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire, full‑time position.
• Salary range: $110,000 to $180,000 per year.
• Benefits package provided.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Location: Canoga Park, CA 91304.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans.

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We consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.