Electrical Estimator
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Job Description
- *ocation:** California, USA
- *Job Type:** Full\-Time
- *Industry:** Electrical Contracting / Commercial Construction
- *Experience:** 3–10\+ Years
- *Education:** Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory)
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and detail\-oriented **Commercial Electrical Estimator** to join our growing electrical construction division in California.
The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial electrical construction estimation, including ground\-up projects, tenant improvements (TI), and electrical system upgrades.
You will be responsible for reviewing construction drawings, preparing detailed quantity take\-offs, developing accurate cost estimates, and supporting the bidding process. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse commercial and industrial projects while contributing to the growth of our electrical division.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and bid documents.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and bid proposals for commercial electrical projects.
- Perform accurate material and labor quantity take\-offs.
- Estimate costs for power distribution, lighting systems, HVAC controls, BMS, EV charging infrastructure, and related electrical systems.
- Obtain and evaluate material, equipment, labor, and subcontractor pricing.
- Identify project risks, scope gaps, exclusions, and potential cost\-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Prepare clear estimate summaries, proposals, and bid documentation.
- Participate in bid reviews, tender submissions, and project handoff meetings.
- Maintain estimating databases and historical cost records.
Required Qualifications \& Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory).
- 3–10\+ years of experience in electrical estimation or electrical construction.
- Strong experience in commercial electrical construction and/or Tenant Improvement (TI) projects.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of US National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Proficiency in electrical estimating software such as Accubid, Bluebeam, STACK, or PlanSwift.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, and project costing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other estimation tools.
- Experience with US\-based construction projects and California electrical pricing is highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines independently.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following areas will be given preference:
- Commercial electrical construction and ground\-up projects.
- Tenant Improvements (TI) and electrical upgrades.
- Power distribution and high\-voltage electrical systems.
- HVAC Controls, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Lighting Controls.
- EV charging infrastructure.
- UL 508A panel fabrication and estimation.
- Value engineering and bid strategy.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing electrical construction division.
- Exposure to diverse commercial and industrial projects.
- Direct collaboration with leadership and project management teams.
- Opportunity to improve estimating standards, tools, and processes.
- Long\-term career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative, quality\-focused working environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume highlighting their electrical estimating experience, relevant projects, technical qualifications, and proficiency in estimating software.
- *Please mention your experience with US commercial electrical construction projects and the estimating software you have used in your application.**
Pay: ₹70,000\.00 \- ₹140,000\.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
Job Overview
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote
- Location
- Anywhere in India
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Source
- Indeed