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Commercial Electrical Estimator

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Mission Electric Company, a commercial electrical contracting firm based in Fremont, is currently seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our team.

We have built a solid reputation and have been providing clients with outstanding service for over 47 years. Integrity and quality workmanship are of the highest importance to us and we strive to set the example that others must follow.

What we’re looking for
An individual with a strong work ethic, the desire to learn, and the determination necessary to compete in this business. The qualified candidate will have:

  • Minimum 8 years Commercial Electrical Estimating experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical estimating software; Electrical Bid Manager and PlanSwift a plus.
  • Experience with design-build and hard bid projects in the $50K – $10MM range
  • Ability to prepare conceptual budgets for Design-Build projects
  • Ability to work with engineers and architects on Design-Build projects

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Carefully review all bid specifications and drawings
  • Define your true job costs; get project estimates as close to the final job costs as possible by examining current data and related details: location, timeline, project schedule, as well as current economic issues; supply chain, inflation, potential for delays
  • Prepare on-screen takeoffs and provide accurate pricing for electrical systems.
  • Improve analysis by activity, phase, or other project breakdown
  • Produce RFIs as required
  • Request supplier quotes for equipment and materials; review all supplier quotes for accuracy and compliance with specs/scope of the work
  • Draft proposal, carefully outlining inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
  • Follow up with client 3-5 days after bid submission
  • Track bid win rate
  • Accurate and timely completion of takeoff and bid preparation for project change order requests.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Cooperative attitude displayed in working with managers and office personnel
  • Fluency in computerized estimating software (EBM and PlanSwift a plus), Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and PDF Software (Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam)

Experience:

  • Electrical Estimating: 8 years (Required)
  • Electrical Estimating Software: 5 years (Required)
  • Electrical Bid Manager (EBM): 1 year ()
  • Planswift: 1 year ()

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Our office is conveniently located in Fremont with easy access from both 680 and 880.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, , and . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , sexual , , genetic information, , , protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Work Location: Fremont, CA 94538

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

 

     

     

     

    Company DescriptionWe have built a solid reputation and have been providing clients with outstanding service for over 47 years. Integrity and quality workmanship are of the highest importance to us and we strive to set the example that others must follow.Company DescriptionWe have built a solid reputation and have been providing clients with outstanding service for over 47 years. Integrity and quality workmanship are of the highest importance to us and we strive to set the example that others must follow.

    Commercial Electrical Estimator

    Fremont, CA
    Full time

    Published on 09/03/2025

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