Electrical Estimator / Project Manager

NeedleFinder Recruiting; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NeedleFinder Recruiting is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Project Manager to join a well-established electrical contracting company in San Jose, California. This full-time position involves approximately 60% estimating and 40% project management. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of electrical estimating experience and a strong understanding of construction documents.

The role offers local travel throughout the Bay Area and the flexibility to work from home after training. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, managing project documentation, and coordinating with teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• 5+ years of experience on affordable housing and multifamily construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical contracting and project execution.
• Experience with budgeting and financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for construction projects.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop budgets.
• Support project planning and execution.
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Project management capabilities

Vendor/Subcontractor coordination

Cost analysis

Job description

Our client is a well-established electrical contracting company in the Bay Area with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work on complex, large-scale projects. The company is privately held, highly collaborative, and known for its supportive culture, long-tenured team, and commitment to safety, quality, and client service.

This is a great opportunity to join a smaller, growing organization where your voice will matter. The person in this role will have the ability to help shape and improve the company's electrical estimating function, including providing input on estimating processes, tools, and software.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Project Manager to support electrical construction projects throughout the Bay Area, with a focus on affordable housing and multifamily developments.

This is a full-time role that is approximately 60% electrical estimating and 40% project management. The position will include local travel to client sites and jobsites throughout the Bay Area. After the initial training period, there will be flexibility to work from home. Candidates may choose to have their primary desk located in either the company's San Jose or Oakland office.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical estimating experience, project management capabilities, and the ability to work closely with internal teams, field personnel, clients, general contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for affordable housing, multifamily, and related construction projects
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and vendor/subcontractor coordination
• Develop accurate budgets, proposals, and change order pricing
• Support project planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution
• Manage project documentation, budgets, timelines, and client communication
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements
• Attend jobsite walks, client meetings, and project coordination meetings throughout the Bay Area
• Track project progress and help identify risks, cost impacts, and schedule concerns
• Provide input on estimating software, tools, systems, and process improvements
• Help strengthen and grow the company's electrical estimating capabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience
• 5+ years of experience working on affordable housing, multifamily, or similar construction projects preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical contracting, electrical systems, construction documents, and project execution
• Experience with budgeting, cost estimating, change orders, and financial tracking