Senior Electrical Estimator - Electrical Construction
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $200,000 Base Salary + BonusAbout the Opportunity
We are partnering with one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the United States, currently generating over $800M in annual revenue and employing more than 2,000 professionals across multiple offices throughout the Western U.S.For more than 50 years, the company has built a reputation for delivering complex electrical construction projects across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, healthcare, mission-critical, transportation, education, industrial, entertainment, and advanced technology facilities. With a strong backlog of secured work and continued investment in major projects, the company is actively expanding its preconstruction team in Southern California. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator seeking long-term stability, career progression, and exposure to some of the largest and most technically challenging electrical projects in the region, including major data center developments and large-scale commercial construction projects.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join a growing preconstruction team in San Diego. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate estimates for complex electrical construction projects while collaborating closely with operations, project management, executives, vendors, and clients. This position is ideal for an estimator who enjoys working on large-scale projects and wants to be part of a well-established contractor with the resources, reputation, and project pipeline to support long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare detailed conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid electrical estimates
- Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements
- Perform complete quantity takeoffs and labor calculations
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
- Develop competitive project pricing strategies
- Analyze project risks, opportunities, and cost impacts
- Participate in preconstruction meetings and client presentations
- Work closely with operations teams to ensure smooth project handoff
- Support value engineering initiatives and alternative design solutions
- Assist in developing estimating standards, processes, and best practices
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, and suppliers
Qualifications:- 5+ years of electrical estimating experience with an electrical contractor
- Proven experience estimating electrical construction projects valued at $25M+Strong understanding of commercial, mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, or infrastructure projects
- Experience producing both conceptual and detailed estimates
- Proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam, ConEst, McCormick, or similar estimating software
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Stable employment history with demonstrated career progression
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced preconstruction environment
- Preferred Experience
- Large-scale commercial electrical construction
- Data center and mission-critical facilities
- Healthcare projects
- Aviation and transportation infrastructure
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Design-build delivery methods
Compensation & Benefits:- Base salary ranging up to $200,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Long-term career advancement opportunities
- Exposure to landmark projects throughout California and across the United StatesStable backlog with significant secured work for the foreseeable future
- Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the country
- Over $800M in annual revenue and 2,000+ employees
- Strong reputation and decades of industry success
- Significant investment in data center and mission-critical projects
- Active projects in high-growth markets, including major data center developments
- Clear pathway toward Chief Estimator and Preconstruction Leadership positions
- Excellent employee retention with many long-tenured team members
