Senior Electrical Estimator

A-C Electric Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Healthcare

Job summary

A-C Electric Company, based in Fresno, California, seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the bid process from planning to submission. You will develop complete estimates, evaluate pricing, and coordinate with clients and partners to strengthen bid quality.

This role offers leadership duties and a path to broader responsibility within the estimating group. Ideal candidates bring seven or more years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with McCormick or similar software, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least seven years of electrical estimating experience.
• Ability to plan and organize estimating work; delegate bid activities; coordinate a bid team.

Responsibilities

• Lead bids from planning through submission, reviewing plans, specs, and bid documents.
• Develop complete, well-supported estimates by quantifying project requirements and evaluating costs.
• Shape bid strategy and value-engineering solutions; prepare RFIs; work with internal teams on bid approach.
• Lead bid-team and stakeholder coordination with clients, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Develop estimating capability in others by mentoring junior estimators and reviewing their work.

Skills

Bid leadership

Estimating strategy

Client coordination

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (standout)

Tools

McCormick estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Fresno, United States | Posted on 09/24/2026

At A-C Electric Company, we’re looking for aSenior Electrical Estimator who can lead the bid process from initialreview to final submission and handoff. You’ll combine deep electricalestimating experience with the ability to organize bid teams, developestimating strategies, evaluate scope and pricing, work directly withclients and project partners, and help other estimators strengthentheir capabilities. If you’re ready to move beyond independentlyproducing estimates and take broader responsibility for how a bidcomes together, this role offers the opportunity to lead the workwhile partnering with the Chief Estimator on final review and approval.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, your keyresponsibilities will be:

• Leading bids from planning through submission by thoroughlyreviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents; establishingthe estimating approach; organizing takeoff, labor, bid-form, andkitting requirements; delegating work across the bid team; andmaintaining progress through final review and handoff.
  
• Developing complete, well-supported estimates by quantifying project requirements, evaluating subcontracted work, equipment tools, supplies, and other costs; reviewing vendor and subcontractor quotations; developing budgets and conceptualpricing; and completing a detailed final review of the estimatefor accuracy and completeness.
  
• Shaping bid strategy and value-engineering solutions by evaluating project scope, developing pricing alternatives, identifying value-engineering opportunities, preparing Requestsfor Information (RFIs), and working with Division and ConstructionServices partners on bid strategy, prefabrication opportunities, and the approach presented to the customer.
  
• Leading bid-team and stakeholder coordination by directing estimating activities, working with clients, general contractors, vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and internal teams, and representing the estimating effort during pre-bid activities, interviews, proposal presentations, and other bid-related discussions.
  
• Developing estimating capability in others by guiding junior estimators through assigned bid work, reviewing their contributions, sharing estimating knowledge and expectations, and helping prepare future estimating leaders while maintaining accountability for the quality of the team’s bid work.
  

Additional duties will include:

• Developing clear scope and bid documentation by preparing or reviewing scope letters, bid forms, takeoff information, estimate documentation, requests for quotation (RFQs), and supporting bid files so the proposal accurately reflects the intended scope.
  
• Preparing conceptual and budget pricing by interpreting available design information, evaluating alternatives, and preparing pricing that supports projects before complete construction documents are available.
  
• Supporting successful project handoff by completing bid files, reviewing handoff packages, and communicating the estimate, scope, pricing assumptions, and other relevant bid information to the project team after award.
  

What You Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with at least sevenyears of electrical estimating experience and demonstrated ability to develop complete estimates and lead the estimating process.
  
• The ability to plan and organize estimating work, delegate bid activities, review others’ contributions, make sound estimating recommendations, and coordinate a bid team through established review and approval processes.
  
• Proficiency with McCormick or comparable electricalestimating software and working proficiency with Microsoft Exceland Word.
  
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients,general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, internal teams, andother project stakeholders throughout the estimatingprocess.
  

What Will Help You Stand Out

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management,engineering, or a related field.
  
• Five or more years of electrical field experience, that hasdeveloped a strong understanding of installation methods, laborrequirements, sequencing, constructability, and fieldexecution.
  
• Estimating leadership experience, such as supervising orleading estimating work.
  

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering complete, accurate bids for final approval, withscope, quantities, labor, pricing, vendor and subcontractorcoverage, assumptions, and supporting documentation thoroughlyreviewed before they reach the Chief Estimator.
  
• Providing clear expectations to the bid teams, with workorganized effectively, responsibilities clearly delegated, anestimating contributions reviewed and brought together into acohesive final product.
  
• Growing the capabilities of junior estimators, as theybenefit from your guidance, review, and knowledge while taking onincreasingly meaningful estimating responsibilities.
  
• Transitioning awarded work effectively to Operations, withthe project team receiving organized estimate information and aclear understanding of the scope, assumptions, and pricing behindthe bid.
  

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe thegeneral nature and scope of work being performed by this position.This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assignedbased on the position’s role within the business unit.

Pay Range: $95,000–$195,000 per year*

*This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonablyexpects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary basedjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location. Additionalcompensation or benefits may apply depending on the positionoffered.

What We Invest in You

We invest in our people with first-in-classbenefits, including comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, paidtime off, and professional development opportunities designed tosupport their well-being, growth, and future.

• Profit sharing and pension plans, each100% funded by the firm
  
• Health, vision, dental, and lifeinsurance plans available
  
• Short- and long-term disability plans available
  
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacationtime off
  
• Relocation Assistance for select roles
  
• Wellness programs &company-sponsored events and sports teams
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Safety Recognition Program
  
• Culture and Performance Awards andRecognition Programs
  
• Tuition Assistance Programs
  
• Vehicle Allowance Program for select roles
  
• Travel Assistance
  
• Will Preparation Services
  
• Legal Protection and Identify TheftProtection Program
  
• Association Involvement
  
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
  
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
  

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is typically scheduled 40 hoursper week. Start and end times may vary based project, customer,operational, or site requirements, and additional hours may be required to support project meetings, critical activities, deadlines,operational needs, or issue resolution.

This position requires up to 25% travel,primarily within the region to project sites, Company offices, clientmeetings, and other business-related locations. Regular operation of acompany or personal vehicle is an essential function of this position.

The general work environment involves sittingfor extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and occasionallifting of up to 50 lbs. Work is conducted primarily indoors, andnoise levels are typically low to medium.

For over 80 years, we’vebuilt a reputation for delivering some of the industry’s mostchallenging electrical construction projects through technicalexpertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

A-C Electric Company is committed to the purpose of equalemployment opportunity and makes employment decisions based onmerit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination by anyemployee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers, basedon race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age 40 orolder, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilityunrelated to general ability, medical condition, sexual orientation,veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal,state, or local laws. This policy shall apply to all employmentactions, including hiring, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; ratesof pay or other compensation; and selection for training, includingapprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related,legally permitted pre-employment requirements. Any requiredscreening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

A-C Electric Company provides reasonable accommodation to enablequalified individuals to participate in the application and hiringprocess and to perform the essential functions of their positions,as required by applicable law. If you need accommodation during theapplication or hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].