Electrical Estimator – Commercial Bids & Takeoffs

Project Resource Collective LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Project Resource Collective LLC in San Diego, CA seeks an Electrical Estimator 1 to support preconstruction and operations by analyzing documents, performing electrical quantity take-offs, and preparing competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of commercial electrical estimating experience and proficiency with Accubid, LiveCount, Bluebeam, and MS Office, with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating commercial electrical and low-voltage systems.
• Ability to analyze bid documents and perform accurate quantity take-offs.
• Ability to review pricing for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Knowledge of project contracts and front-end documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly estimating department reporting, tracking, and administrative activities.
• Analyze and interpret bid documents and perform accurate quantity take-offs for electrical and low-voltage systems.
• Review material and equipment pricing for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Review construction plans, specifications, addenda, and front-end contract documents.
• Perform constructability reviews and participate in value engineering exercises.
• Research and identify upcoming projects and potential bidding opportunities.
• Prepare bid forms and develop or update proposal scope letters with project-specific information and requirements.
• Prepare and submit bids, proposals, and prequalification packages in accordance with project requirements and deadlines.
• Identify sensitive project requirements, potential risks, threats, and opportunities that may impact estimating accuracy or project execution.
• Prepare, package, and submit accurate and competitive estimates within established timelines.
• Request and evaluate quotes from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Maintain professional and productive relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, colleagues, supervisors, and other project stakeholders.
• Schedule and participate in project turnover meetings.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of project turnover documentation.
• Coordinate estimating workloads and priorities with the Estimating Supervisor.
• Perform additional assignments and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Take-offs

Bid preparation

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

Project Resource Collective LLC in San Diego, CA seeks an Electrical Estimator 1 to support preconstruction and operations by analyzing documents, performing electrical quantity take-offs, and preparing competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of commercial electrical estimating experience and proficiency with Accubid, LiveCount, Bluebeam, and MS Office, with the ability to work independently or in a team.