Lead Electrical Estimator - ESOP & Growth

Rosendin Electric, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 128,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Annual bonus program

PTO and holidays

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Charitable giving match

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bid development for electrical construction projects. You will prepare detailed estimates, review specs and designs, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to finalize pricing.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost optimization, and on-time delivery of comprehensive bid packages, with travel up to 10% and a strong focus on accuracy and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and design drawings.
• Perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating.
• Estimate all types of projects and coordinate and supervise group effort essential.
• Mentor and assist with the development of Estimators.
• Identify and meet customers’ needs, expectations, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimate from quantity take-off on project and complete estimate to computer printout.
• Identify parts of project that may be key to a competitive estimate.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope.
• Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Develop labor productivity and unit costs based on site conditions and historical data.
• Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items and obtain quotes.

Skills

Read blueprints

Arithmetic calculations

Estimate diverse projects

Mentor estimators

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Accubid estimating software

Livecount Cloud

Bluebeam

CAD or 3D software

Job description

Rosendin Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bid development for electrical construction projects. You will prepare detailed estimates, review specs and designs, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to finalize pricing.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost optimization, and on-time delivery of comprehensive bid packages, with travel up to 10% and a strong focus on accuracy and collaboration across teams.