Senior Estimator

Rosendin Electric, one of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the United States, seeks a Senior Estimator for its headquarters office in California. In this role, you will lead the preparation of bid documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects, supervising junior estimators and coordinating with suppliers and customers to deliver competitive, detailed proposals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates from quantity take-offs and complete estimates to computer output
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine project scope and estimate requirements
• Identify and evaluate areas for value engineering and cost savings opportunities
• Supervise and provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline-specific sub-estimates for assigned bids
• Develop labor productivity standards and installation unit costs based on projected site conditions and historical performance data
• Prepare detailed material and equipment listings and obtain competitive quotes from qualified suppliers and subcontractors
• Review supplier quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specifications
• Draft scope and proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects
• Conduct detailed pre-bid review with Chief Estimator covering scope, technical requirements, and pricing
• Meet with Project Management at project turnover to explain job scope, potential risk areas, and transition requirements
• Maintain organized files of all working documents and data supporting estimate figures
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of all client-required documents
• Update and maintain Rosendin-approved estimating software

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of estimating or relevant construction estimation experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering design drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred
• CAD or 3D software experience preferred
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating
• Capacity to coordinate and supervise group work effort
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs; extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and typing
• Travel up to 10% as required

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual performance-based bonus
• 17 paid time off days plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care)
• Charitable giving match through Rosendin Foundation
• Salary range: $128,000–$167,900 annually