Electrical Estimator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Commercial Electrical Estimator plays a key role in developing accurate, competitive cost estimates for tenant improvement and new construction electrical installation projects.  This individual will analyze plans and specifications, complete material and labor takeoffs, and coordinate with project managers and the internal purchasing department to prepare comprehensive bids. 

Work Location Requirement

This position is on-site at the corporate office and is not available as a remote or hybrid role. Candidates must be able to work from the office during standard business hours.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope, bid strategy, and estimate requirements
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for electrical systems, materials, equipment, and labor (e.g., conduit, wire, panels, devices, lighting, switchgear)
• Prepare accurate, complete, and competitive cost estimates and proposals for commercial electrical construction projects. Typical projects include grocery stores, fitness centers, multi-family residential developments, casinos, private and utility site work, office buildings, tenant improvements, and other commercial facilities ranging from small renovations to large ground-up construction. While the primary focus is commercial work, candidates may also be asked to estimate occasional residential and industrial projects. Ensure estimates align with company standards, industry best practices, and applicable codes and regulations
• Participate in project meetings and provide estimating input during preconstruction and planning phases
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical industry trends, material pricing, labor factors, and emerging technologies

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of commercial electrical estimating experience, with a solid understanding of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Ability to interpret refrigeration, mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and/or structural plans and specifications related to electrical installation
• Thorough knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, SureCount, Autodesk, Intellibid, and/or EBM preferred

Go-Staff, Inc. is a family owned and operated full-service staffing company serving all of Southern California. We excel at placing job seekers in positions that are right for them, and we help employers in a wide variety of fields find talented employees that meet their needs.

We have a remarkably high success rate in placing the right person in the right job. What’s our secret? We go out of our way to make personal connections to find the right staff right now.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Go-Staff, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, screening, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, pay, training, benefits, and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions will be made without discrimination due to any characteristic or condition (including, but not limited to, criminal history) protected by federal, state, or local law. Arbitration is a condition of employment.
Arbitration is a condition of employment