Electrical Estimator
Role Overview
The Electrical Estimator reviews project opportunities and prepares accurate, competitive estimates for commercial and industrial electrical construction work.
This position analyzes plans and specifications, develops labor and material takeoffs, obtains supplier and subcontractor pricing, and prepares complete bid proposals.
The Electrical Estimator builds strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, using a proactive, relationship-driven approach throughout the estimating process.
After a project is awarded, the position may provide limited support with estimate handoff, scope clarification, and coordination with the project manager.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of electrical estimating experience, or a combination of estimating and trade-specific field experience, with experience in commercial and industrial electrical construction. Experience preparing electrical estimates, including quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, material pricing, bid proposals, and change order pricing.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, and construction documents, including knowledge of labor factor analysis and modification.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical construction methods, and electrical design principles preferred.
- Design/build project experience and knowledge of prevailing wage requirements preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, relationship-building, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Project management or coordination experience and PMP or related certification preferred.
- Must have a valid California driver’s license and favorable DMV record.
- Ph ysical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for extended periods.
- Must have the ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach, push, and pull as needed for light office and jobsite duties.
- Occasional lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in an air-conditioned or heated office environment, with occasional jobsite visits.
- Hearing is required to perceive information at a normal spoken-word level.
- Visual acuity is required to prepare and analyze data, operate office equipment, and review plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Compliance:
- If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources.
- Sebastian is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.
- To view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please select: English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical construction methods, and electrical design principles preferred.
- Design/build project experience and knowledge of prevailing wage requirements preferred.
- Project management or coordination experience and PMP or related certification preferred.
About Sebastian
Family-owned California telecommunications and construction services company serving residential customers and commercial organizations.
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