Junior Electrical Estimator - Grow into Senior Estimator (CA)

Elite Executive Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions seeks a Junior Electrical Estimator to join their team in Sorrento Valley, CA. This role supports the preparation of detailed, competitive estimates for commercial electrical projects and collaborates with senior staff to improve accuracy and bid success.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in electrical construction or estimating, strong math skills and proficiency with estimation software. DOE and on-site work in San Diego area.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of electrical construction or estimating experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and specs.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing detailed estimates and competitive bids for electrical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and help determine material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist with bid preparation, scope reviews, and proposal development.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and project walkthroughs as needed.
• Identify potential scope gaps, risks, and cost considerations during the estimating process.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and historical cost information.
• Collaborate with senior estimators, project managers, and operations teams.
• Support project handoff from estimating to operations after award.
• Stay current on material pricing, labor considerations, and electrical construction market conditions.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading drawings

MS Excel

Bid management

Communication

Education

Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

Elite Executive Solutions seeks a Junior Electrical Estimator to join their team in Sorrento Valley, CA. This role supports the preparation of detailed, competitive estimates for commercial electrical projects and collaborates with senior staff to improve accuracy and bid success.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in electrical construction or estimating, strong math skills and proficiency with estimation software. DOE and on-site work in San Diego area.