Senior Electrical Estimator

Elite Executive Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunity to work on high-profile or

Conclusion

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions, in partnership with a leading LA electrical contractor, is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to support the pursuit and delivery of complex commercial and multifamily projects in the Los Angeles market, with some Las Vegas market opportunities.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, develop budgets, and collaborate with Project Managers, Preconstruction, and Operations to produce competitive proposals and accurate estimates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience in commercial and/or multifamily construction.
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, or Bluebeam.
• Strong knowledge of labor productivity, material pricing, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate estimates for commercial and multifamily electrical projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to develop competitive proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop conceptual budgets, design-build estimates, and value engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Preconstruction, and Operations during bid development and handoff.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and client presentations as needed.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
• Maintain estimating databases and bid documentation.
• Support business development by helping secure new projects and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Bid development

Client collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Accubid

ConEst

McCormick

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Electrical Estimator – La Brea, CA

Elite Executive Solutions is partnering with a leading electrical contractor in the Los Angeles market to identify an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to support the pursuit and delivery of complex commercial and multifamily electrical construction projects.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with operations and preconstruction teams, and has a proven ability to prepare competitive, accurate estimates for high-profile electrical construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate estimates for commercial and multifamily electrical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to develop competitive proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop conceptual budgets, design-build estimates, and value engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Preconstruction, and Operations teams during bid development and project handoff.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and client presentations as needed.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and bid documentation.
• Support business development efforts by helping secure new projects and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience in commercial and/or multifamily construction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, and estimating best practices.
• Experience preparing estimates for projects ranging from several million dollars to large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity, material pricing, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial, multifamily, healthcare, hospitality, mission-critical, industrial, or mixed-use electrical construction.
• Experience with design-build, negotiated, and hard-bid projects.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination, preconstruction services, and value engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.

What's Offered

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting commercial and multifamily electrical construction projects in the Las Vegas market.
• Long-term career growth with a respected and expanding electrical contractor.
• Collaborative environment where your expertise directly contributes to winning major projects.

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your estimating career and help deliver industry-leading electrical construction projects, we'd love to connect.

All inquiries will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.