Electrical Estimator

Sebastian is a premier provider of communications and construction services in California. With more than 80 years of experience, Sebastian is passionate about providing people with a great place to work. Our high growth and dynamic model offers employees the opportunity for career advancement. As a family company, we value the expertise and experience of our team.

Job Description:

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.

Job Duties:

• Review and evaluate bid opportunities, plans, specifications, and project requirements to determine scope, risks, and project feasibility.
• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, including quantity takeoffs, labor factors, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and other project expenses.
• Obtain, review, and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring accurate pricing, material quantities, and scope coverage.
• Identify potential scope gaps, exclusions, conflicts, scheduling constraints, and other project risks.
• Coordinate with the contract administrator to prepare and submit accurate bid proposals, budget estimates, cost breakdowns, and required documentation within established deadlines.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams through proactive communication and collaboration.
• Participate in bid reviews, address client questions, and assist with pricing change orders, alternate scopes, and project cost revisions.
• Maintain organized estimating records, including historical cost data, pricing information, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate project handoffs with project managers and operations teams, communicating estimated costs, scope, assumptions, exclusions, and labor factors.
• Provide project coordination support as needed, including scope clarification, budget inquiries, cost tracking, and progress updates related to the original estimate.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

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.

Physical, 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.
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