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Growing Established Electrical Contractor Seeking Electrical Estimator for Northern California

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Salary: $105,000 - $125,000 per year

We are a well-established, union-certified electrical contractor with decades of experience in the Greater Sacramento region.

Our team recently expanded by acquiring a respected local firm in Rancho Cordova, where this position is based. We deliver high-quality industrial, commercial, and residential electrical solutions, specializing in design-build projects, complex installations, Title 24 compliance, EV charging, and more.

Be part of a growing company with a strong reputation and a new location, offering opportunities to make an impact during an exciting transition.

Work on diverse, high-impact projects—from hospitals and industrial facilities to commercial buildings and EV charging installations.

Join a skilled, safety-focused, and collaborative team with clear standards and communication.

Enjoy advancement, mentorship, and technical responsibility in a company that values your expertise.

Job Details:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical estimating, with a proven track record of delivering accurate and timely estimates for a variety of electrical projects. This role is integral to our operations and will involve close collaboration with project managers, suppliers, subcontractors, and supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze project plans and specifications to determine the scope and requirements of electrical projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment necessary for electrical projects in a timely manner.
• Solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing.
• Stay current with industry trends, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisors to review bids, discussing labor materials, subcontractors, and final cost sheets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and explore pre-fab solutions, making recommendations where appropriate.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project budgets.
• Create labor tracking cost codes and schedule of values for projects awarded.
• Organize and review the project folder for ease of transition to operations.
• Review the scope of work, vendor and subcontractor quotes, post-bid RFPs, and RFIs.
• Price change orders as needed by operations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator, preferably with 5+ years in the field.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and the ability to read and interpret electrical plans and specifications.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of industry trends, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations.
• Experience in organizing and reviewing project folders for ease of transition to operations.
• Ability to review and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotes, post-bid RFPs, and RFIs.
• Experience in pricing change orders as needed by operations.

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