Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead Bid Strategy & Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health, vision, dental, and life-insur

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Profit sharing and pension plans

Vehicle Allowance Program

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the bid process, develop comprehensive estimates, and guide bid teams. This role collaborates with clients, general contractors, and partners to ensure accurate pricing and successful handoffs.

The position requires seven years of electrical estimating experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with McCormick software, Excel and Word. On-site work with travel as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required and seven years electrical estimating experience.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with McCormick estimating software and MS Excel/Word.

Responsibilities

• Leading bids from planning through submission by reviewing plans, specs, and bid documents.
• Developing complete, well-supported estimates with budgets and pricing.
• Shaping bid strategy and value-engineering solutions with RFIs and collaboration with partners.
• Leading bid-team and stakeholder coordination with clients, GC, vendors, and internal teams.
• Developing estimating capability in junior estimators and guiding them through bid work.
• Developing clear scope and bid documentation; preparing RFQs and supporting bid files.
• Preparing conceptual and budget pricing for projects before complete construction documents.
• Supporting successful project handoff with organized estimate information and scope.

Skills

Seven years electrical estimating

Plan and organize estimating work

Proficiency with McCormick estimating

Effective client/stakeholder comms

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

McCormick estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the bid process, develop comprehensive estimates, and guide bid teams. This role collaborates with clients, general contractors, and partners to ensure accurate pricing and successful handoffs.

The position requires seven years of electrical estimating experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with McCormick software, Excel and Word. On-site work with travel as needed is expected.