Senior Estimator

Posting Title: Senior Estimator                                

Reports To: Director of Commercial Estimating  

Location: Remote or San Jose, CA                       

Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
   

WHO WE ARE
For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.  

THE ESTIMATING TEAM
Estimating is an essential part of CEI’s sales engine, ensuring that projects are priced properly throughout the bid process. The Estimating group serves a vital role in CEI’s PM, teaching estimating skills to future and newly hired project management team members.  

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Estimator supports the project management team achieve its goals by delivering high quality estimates on time. The Senior Estimator is in charge of developing and completing project specific estimates based on written and/or oral discretion from Project Managers. The ideal candidate will supervise and direct the Estimating team on the timely completion of electrical estimates. This role will provide leadership to team members including Estimators, Estimator Trainees, and others, and lead estimating system training. This position will report directly to the Assistant Chief Estimator.  

Responsibilities will include:  

• Create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.
• May create, maintain and upgrade the company estimating system, database (units and prices) and assemblies.
• Communicate and partner with project managers and general contractors to ensure a high-quality estimate is delivered on time.
• Manage quotation process with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that pricing incorporates all scope items.

ABOUT YOU
You bring over seven years of experience in electrical estimating. Your skillset includes proven verbal and written communication skills, and you have an eye for detail ensuring accuracy in the work that you do. You are a collaborative team player; willing to help others, your team, and the organization reach its goals.    

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Here at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), we are problem-solvers. We create solutions that deliver measurable results for our customers so our employees can take pride in their work. As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the execution of our projects by delivering timely, high-quality electrical estimates. You’ll quickly be assimilated into a collaborative environment with colleagues who have diverse expertise and backgrounds. While you may direct and manage the Estimating team in estimate completions, you have the opportunity to provide training and leadership development to your peers and team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.  

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. BA/BS preferred.  

Licensure/Certifications: None required.  

Experience: Seven (7) years of experience required of electrical estimating experience in commercial/industrial/high tech industry. 5 years’ experience with a design/build contractor.  

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.