Lead Electrical Estimator - Design-Build & Federal Projects

Cacy Electric; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacy Electric, a San Diego-based non-union contractor, is seeking a Chief Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating and preconstruction process. The role emphasizes ownership of numbers, bid strategy, and risk review for federal, military, public works, and private commercial projects.

You will direct the estimating team, coordinate with design teams, and ensure accurate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor quotes. Strong design-build experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in design-build electrical estimating for complex projects.
• Knowledge of federal/military/public works estimating a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating department and entire bid process.
• Review plans, specs, addenda, and design-build scope for accuracy.
• Prepare and oversee complete electrical estimates including labor, material, equipment, vendor quotes, and subcontractors.
• Lead bid reviews, go/no-go discussions, and project turnover.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, and risks before bid day.
• Support project managers and field leaders after award.
• Improve estimating systems, templates, and department standards.

Skills

Design-build electrical estimating

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

ConEst

Trimble

Bluebeam

Excel

Procore

Job description

Cacy Electric, a San Diego-based non-union contractor, is seeking a Chief Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating and preconstruction process. The role emphasizes ownership of numbers, bid strategy, and risk review for federal, military, public works, and private commercial projects.

You will direct the estimating team, coordinate with design teams, and ensure accurate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor quotes. Strong design-build experience is essential.