Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead Large-Scale, Data Center Bids

ITP (International Talent Partnership); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

ITP (International Talent Partnership) is assisting a national electrical contractor in locating a Senior/Chief Electrical Estimator for Los Angeles or San Diego. The role focuses on leading large-scale electrical estimates for commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and data center projects, while partnering with leadership, management, and vendors to optimize bid strategies and outcomes.

The candidate should bring 8–10+ years in electrical estimating, a strong bid-management background, and

Qualifications

• Significant electrical estimating experience, 8–10+ years for Chief Estimator level.
• Experience with electrical contracting or specialist MEP contractor.
• Strong background in commercial, industrial, mission-critical or data center projects.
• Experience leading complex bids and managing estimates from review to submission.
• Proficiency with Accubid, Accubid Anywhere, ConEst or similar software.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction costs, labour productivity, and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specs and construction docs.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring estimating teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead detailed electrical estimates for large-scale construction projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform electrical quantity take-offs for power, lighting, LV and related systems.
• Develop labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Coordinate with vendors and subs to secure competitive pricing.
• Identify scope gaps, commercial risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead bid reviews, value engineering, and preconstruction meetings.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and senior leadership.
• Support major pursuits, bid strategies, and estimating processes.
• Mentor and support other estimators where appropriate.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Mentoring

Bid management

Project estimation

Tools

Accubid

Accubid Anywhere

ConEst

Job description

ITP (International Talent Partnership) is assisting a national electrical contractor in locating a Senior/Chief Electrical Estimator for Los Angeles or San Diego. The role focuses on leading large-scale electrical estimates for commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and data center projects, while partnering with leadership, management, and vendors to optimize bid strategies and outcomes.

The candidate should bring 8–10+ years in electrical estimating, a strong bid-management background, and