Senior Electrical Estimator

ITP (International Talent Partnership); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Unknown Employer in Southern California is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join a growing preconstruction team in San Diego. The role focuses on preparing competitive estimates for complex electrical construction projects and collaborating with operations, project management, and clients.

The position targets large-scale commercial, data center, and mission-critical facilities with long-term career growth in a well-established contractor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience with an electrical contractor.
• Proven experience estimating electrical construction projects valued at $25M+
• Strong understanding of commercial, mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, or infrastructure projects
• Experience producing both conceptual and detailed estimates
• Proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam, ConEst, McCormick, or similar estimating software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Stable employment history with demonstrated career progression
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced preconstruction environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid electrical estimates
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements
• Perform complete quantity takeoffs and labor calculations
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Analyze project risks, opportunities, and cost impacts
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and client presentations
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure smooth project handoff
• Support value engineering initiatives and alternative design solutions
• Assist in developing estimating standards, processes, and best practices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, and suppliers

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

ConEst

McCormick

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Up to $200,000 Base Salary + Bonus

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the United States, currently generating over $800M in annual revenue and employing more than 2,000 professionals across multiple offices throughout the Western U.S.

For more than 50 years, the company has built a reputation for delivering complex electrical construction projects across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, healthcare, mission-critical, transportation, education, industrial, entertainment, and advanced technology facilities. With a strong backlog of secured work and continued investment in major projects, the company is actively expanding its preconstruction team in Southern California.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator seeking long-term stability, career progression, and exposure to some of the largest and most technically challenging electrical projects in the region, including major data center developments and large-scale commercial construction projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join a growing preconstruction team in San Diego.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate estimates for complex electrical construction projects while collaborating closely with operations, project management, executives, vendors, and clients.

This position is ideal for an estimator who enjoys working on large-scale projects and wants to be part of a well-established contractor with the resources, reputation, and project pipeline to support long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid electrical estimates
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements
• Perform complete quantity takeoffs and labor calculations
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Analyze project risks, opportunities, and cost impacts
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and client presentations
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure smooth project handoff
• Support value engineering initiatives and alternative design solutions
• Assist in developing estimating standards, processes, and best practices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, and suppliers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience with an electrical contractor
• Proven experience estimating electrical construction projects valued at $25M+
• Strong understanding of commercial, mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, or infrastructure projects
• Experience producing both conceptual and detailed estimates
• Proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam, ConEst, McCormick, or similar estimating software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Stable employment history with demonstrated career progression
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced preconstruction environment

Preferred Experience

• Large-scale commercial electrical construction
• Data center and mission-critical facilities
• Aviation and transportation infrastructure
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Design-build delivery methods
• Base salary ranging up to $200,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to landmark projects throughout California and across the United States
• Stable backlog with significant secured work for the foreseeable future

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the country
• Over $800M in annual revenue and 2,000+ employees
• Strong reputation and decades of industry success
• Significant investment in data center and mission-critical projects
• Clear pathway toward Chief Estimator and Preconstruction Leadership positions
• Excellent employee retention with many long-tenured team members