Electrical Estimator

W3Global; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus commission

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Job summary

A contracting firm in Tracy, CA is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to evaluate bid specifications and prepare accurate pricing for electrical systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of commercial estimating experience and be proficient in software tools like Microsoft Office and electrical estimating software. This role is not remote and requires on-site presence. The position offers a base salary plus commission and various health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial electrical estimating.
• Proficient with electrical estimating software and PC skills.
• Experience with projects in the $50K–$2M range.

Responsibilities

• Review bid specifications and drawings carefully.
• Define job costs by examining current data and related details.
• Prepare on-screen takeoffs and provide accurate pricing.

Skills

Commercial electrical estimating

Electrical estimating software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Experience with Design-Build projects

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Overview

Join to apply for the Electrical Estimator role at W3Global. Our client is an electrical and low‑voltage (Security Systems) contracting firm located in Tracy, CA.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in commercial electrical estimating
• Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical estimating software and PC proficiency
• Experience with design‑build and hard bid projects in the $50K–$2M range
• Proficient in preparing conceptual budgets for Design‑Build projects
• Ability to work with engineers and architects on Design‑Build projects
• This position is not remote and requires working in‑office in Tracy, CA.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Carefully review all bid specifications and drawings
• Define true job costs; get project estimates as close to the final job costs as possible by examining current data and related details such as location, timeline, project schedule, and economic factors (supply chain, inflation, potential delays)
• Prepare on‑screen takeoffs and provide accurate pricing for electrical systems
• Improve analysis by activity, phase, or other project breakdown
• Produce RFIs as required
• Request supplier quotes for equipment and materials; review all supplier quotes for accuracy and compliance with specs/scope of work
• Draft proposals, carefully outlining inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
• Follow up with clients 3‑5 days after bid submission
• Track bid win rate
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of takeoffs and bid preparation for project change order requests

Required Skills/Abilities

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Cooperative attitude in working with managers and office personnel
• Fluency in computerized estimating software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and PDF software (Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam)

Benefits

• Base salary plus commission
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Application Question(s)

• How many years of experience do you have with electrical estimating software?

Experience

• Electrical Estimating: 5 years (Required)

Work Location

In person – This position requires on‑site work in Tracy, CA.