Junior Electrical Estimator — Path to Senior Estimator

Elite Executive Solutions; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions in Brea, CA seeks a Junior Electrical Estimator to join a growing team and develop estimating skills on commercial electrical projects. You will work with senior estimators, review drawings, perform takeoffs, solicit pricing, and help with bids and project handoff.

This early-career role offers exposure to larger projects, collaboration with experienced professionals, and a path toward a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager career. DOE

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of electrical construction or estimating experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and estimating software is preferred.

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

Vendor pricing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Construction Management degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Elite Executive Solutions in Brea, CA seeks a Junior Electrical Estimator to join a growing team and develop estimating skills on commercial electrical projects. You will work with senior estimators, review drawings, perform takeoffs, solicit pricing, and help with bids and project handoff.

This early-career role offers exposure to larger projects, collaboration with experienced professionals, and a path toward a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager career. DOE