Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator: Commercial

Bakersfield, CA (Remote or On-Site)

A Bit About Us:

With almost 75 years of industry experience in locations across California, we are one of the largest electrical contractors in the state. We believe that putting your employees first is not only the right thing to do, but it also gives us the competitive edge to ensure our clients have an excellent experience. We have great development programs so upward mobility is highly encouraged as we have millions in backlog and are turning away work. We need you so do not hesitate to apply!

What We Offer:

• 401K
• PTO
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Upward Mobility
• Paid Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Pension Plans 3 Different Types

Job Details:

• Understand the entire electrical construction process from design through project close-out for large commercial and industrial projects.
• Heavily interact with vendors, suppliers, GCs, customers, and other company departments to resolve issues during design and/or pre-bid.
• Responsible for estimating work as scheduled by the PCS Manager for bid.
• Prepare cost estimates for electrical projects, bid projects, prepare portions of contract proposal estimates, communicate with clients, vendors, engineers, architects, building officials, owners, contractors, and subcontractors, determine the scope of work, review design options, and price all field change orders.
• A relentless developer of estimating policies, procedures, systems, and personnel with an objective to ensure QA/QC of all estimates prior to client submission.
• Exhibit discretion in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting bid documents to determine the Scope of Work and use independent judgment to formulate the estimating approach and bid strategy.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Business or Engineering degree or equivalent experience (minimum of 5 years).

• Standards: NEC, NFPA, UL, and ISA, as related to design and documentation.

• Wiring: techniques, color-coding, sizing and de-rating, and insulation classifications.

• Plans: Able to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, layout drawings and wiring diagrams and modify them for optimization.

Classifications: Area classification requirements as related to design and documentation.