Electrical Estimator

AppleOne Employment Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Unknown Employer is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator for a direct-hire opportunity in Santa Clarita, CA. This role focuses on owning complex bids from conceptual budgeting through final proposal submission, across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and institutional projects.

The estimator will review drawings, develop complete proposal packages, and perform quantity takeoffs. The position offers visibility with leadership and a chance to mentor junior estimators while

Qualifications

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical cost estimates for various project types (commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, mixed-use, institutional).
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to develop complete proposal packages.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop conceptual budgets, value engineering options, negotiated proposals, hard bids, and design-build estimates.
• Analyze project risks, constructability, schedules, scope gaps, and bid strategy to support profitable awards.
• Partner with project managers, field operations, leadership, clients, general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout estimating and handoff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical cost estimates for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, mixed-use, and institutional projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to develop complete proposal packages.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop budgets, value engineering options, negotiated proposals, hard bids, and design-build estimates.
• Analyze risks, constructability, schedules, scope gaps, and bid strategy to support profitable project awards.
• Collaborate with project teams and external partners across the estimating process.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Drawings review

Quantity takeoffs

Cost budgeting

Bid strategy

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Job Summary

A leading electrical contractor in Ventura County is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Clarita, CA. This role is ideal for a seasoned estimating professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex commercial and industrial electrical construction bids from early conceptual budgeting through final proposal submission.

The Electrical Estimator will support high-profile projects across Southern California, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, mixed-use, and institutional facilities. This is a strong opportunity to join a respected, growing team with collaborative leadership, strong field and project management partnerships, and a culture focused on accuracy, accountability, long-term client relationships, and continuous improvement.

This position offers visibility with executive leadership, the opportunity to mentor junior estimators, and the chance to contribute directly to project wins, profitability, and continued company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical cost estimates for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, mixed-use, and institutional construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to develop complete proposal packages.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop conceptual budgets, value engineering options, negotiated proposals, hard bids, and design-build estimates.
• Analyze project risks, constructability, schedules, scope gaps, and bid strategy to support profitable project awards.
• Partner with project managers, field operations, leadership, clients, general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the estimating and handoff process.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Salary range: $125,000 to $180,000 per year.
• Performance bonus opportunities.

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