Summary
Our client is an established Southern California general contractor and electrical contractor with more than 30 years of experience delivering private and public construction projects throughout California and select locations in Arizona. Their portfolio includes manufacturing, aerospace, municipal, education, healthcare, and other complex commercial and industrial facilities.
They are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join their team in Diamond Bar, CA . This position will play an important role in developing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for commercial, industrial, electrical, and public works construction projects . The successful candidate will work closely with project management, engineering, field operations, subcontractors, and vendors to evaluate project requirements, identify potential risks, and support successful bidding and preconstruction activities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, preferably involving electrical construction, commercial projects, and public works . An engineering background is highly valued, particularly for candidates with strong technical knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to evaluate complex construction requirements. Candidates with relevant engineering or construction experience who demonstrate strong estimating potential will also be considered.
This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented professional who combines technical expertise with sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to producing accurate, competitive estimates.
Duties & Responsibilities
Construction Estimating & Cost Analysis
Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for commercial, industrial, electrical, institutional, and public works construction projects .
Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, scopes of work, and contract requirements to develop comprehensive estimates.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and other project-related costs.
Evaluate construction methods, material requirements, labor productivity, equipment needs, and project logistics.
Research current material pricing, labor costs, subcontractor rates, and relevant market conditions.
Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates as appropriate to project requirements.
Ensure estimates are accurate, properly documented, and completed within established bid deadlines.
Bid Preparation & Subcontractor Coordination
Review bid packages and identify project requirements, scope limitations, exclusions, and potential risks.
Solicit competitive pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment vendors.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals for scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and compliance with project specifications.
Identify gaps, overlaps, discrepancies, and inconsistencies between subcontractor proposals and contract documents.
Prepare bid comparisons, cost breakdowns, estimate summaries, and supporting documentation for management review.
Coordinate bid clarifications and obtain additional pricing information when necessary.
Support the preparation and timely submission of complete and competitive construction proposals.
Electrical, Commercial & Public Works Estimating
Evaluate estimating requirements associated with commercial, industrial, and public-sector construction projects.
Review electrical construction scopes and coordinate related estimating activities when applicable.
Assess technical drawings, specifications, and installation requirements to identify project cost drivers.
Consider project-specific labor requirements, construction sequencing, material availability, and site conditions when developing estimates.
Review applicable public works bid requirements, contractual provisions, and project-specific compliance obligations.
Coordinate with technical personnel and specialty subcontractors to clarify complex…