Electrical Estimator - ARB, Inc.

101 ARB, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision,

LTD/STD coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline is seeking an Electrical Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for complex industrial electrical scopes, including power distribution, instrumentation, controls, and hazardous areas. You will work with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to solidify scope, assumptions, and risk factors.

The role requires experience with EPC estimating, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Accubid/McCormick/Electrical Bid Manager; success hinges on delivering accurate

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating for EPC, industrial, oil & gas, refinery, or heavy process facilities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, hazardous-area installations, and construction methods.
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, Electrical Bid Manager, or equivalents.
• Familiar with EPC contracting models, risk allocation, contingency planning, and pricing strategies.
• Able to evaluate labor productivity and union labor environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, specs, and client standards.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for EPC lump-sum, unit-rate, and T&M.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to confirm scope and risk factors.
• Develop installation labor strategies for industrial electrical systems.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations; participate in negotiations.
• Apply electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, API, ISA, IEEE).
• Analyze cost impacts from changes and scope growth.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and provide detailed backup documentation.
• Prepare formal bid packages, exhibits, cost summaries for client/internal review.
• Conduct site visits and brownfield walkdowns to validate constructability.
• Maintain historical cost data, productivity benchmarks, estimating templates.
• Support procurement by refining material takeoffs and long-lead item forecasts.
• Participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned.
• Transition from estimating to field team after bids for continuity.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Industrial electrical systems

Estimating software

EPC contracting models

Labor productivity

Vendor procurement

MS Excel/Word/PP/Bluebeam

Electrical drawings interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bid management

Scheduling tools

Job description

Job Overview

ARB, Inc., a top-ranked EPC leader, is now seeking an Electrical Estimator to take the lead on electrical estimates for complex industrial projects, and develop accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates. This role plays a critical part in front-end project development, bidding, and execution planning for complex electrical scopes including power generation, instrumentation, controls, grounding, and classified-area installations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, solid electrical knowledge, proficiency in industry-related software, and the ability to produce clear, organized reports for the lead estimator and project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, specifications, and client standards.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for EPC lump-sum, unit-rate, and T&M.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to confirm scope, assumptions, execution plans, and risk factors.
• Develop installation labor strategies for industrial electrical systems including power distribution, MCCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations; participate in negotiations for supplier and subcontractor bids.
• Apply electrical codes and standards relevant to industrial facilities (NEC, NFPA, API, ISA, IEEE, etc.).
• Analyze cost impacts related to project changes, client clarifications, and scope growth.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and support pricing decisions with detailed backup documentation.
• Prepare formal bid packages, exhibits, and cost summaries for client and internal review.
• Conduct site visits and brownfield walkdowns to validate constructability assumptions.
• Maintain historical cost data, productivity benchmarks, and estimating templates for future bids.
• Support procurement activities by refining material takeoffs and long-lead item forecasts.
• Participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned to improve estimating accuracy and methodology.
• Transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure smooth project execution and continuity.

Skills and Qualifications

• Prior experience in electrical estimating EPC, industrial, oil & gas, refinery, power generation, or heavy process facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, hazardous-area installations, and construction methods.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, Electrical Bid Manager, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of EPC contracting models, including risk allocation, contingency planning, and pricing strategies.
• Experience evaluating labor productivity, composite crews, and union labor environments.
• Familiarity with vendor procurement, subcontractor bid leveling, and commercial evaluations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and multi-disciplinary EPC design packages.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with owners, engineers, vendors, construction teams, and senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience with project management and scheduling tools is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range of $120-$170K commensurate with education, experience and skillset

Benefits: Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

Company Overview

Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.

Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We're proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you're part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.