Electrical Estimator - Commercial Construction (Accubid)

Talently; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our leading construction team in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will prepare detailed estimates, perform takeoffs in Accubid, review drawings, and develop complete cost estimates for commercial electrical projects, supporting preconstruction and bid processes.

You will work with general contractors, customers, vendors, and field teams to secure bids and ensure smooth handoffs to construction, with strong focus on accuracy and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial electrical estimating experience.
• Professional Accubid experience for takeoffs and estimates.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction methods.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specs, and construction docs.
• Experience preparing complete electrical estimates and bids.
• Strong math, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for commercial electrical construction projects.
• Perform electrical takeoffs and build accurate estimates using Accubid.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, contracts, bid documents, and scopes of work.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project cost estimates.
• Analyze plans to identify scope requirements, conflicts, risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare bid proposals with clear inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and qualifications.
• Coordinate with project management and field teams to support constructability reviews and a smooth handoff to construction.

Job description

Talently is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our leading construction team in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will prepare detailed estimates, perform takeoffs in Accubid, review drawings, and develop complete cost estimates for commercial electrical projects, supporting preconstruction and bid processes.

You will work with general contractors, customers, vendors, and field teams to secure bids and ensure smooth handoffs to construction, with strong focus on accuracy and deadlines.