Electrical Estimator / Project Manager

Our client is a well-established electrical contracting company in the Bay Area with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work on complex, large-scale projects. The company is privately held, highly collaborative, and known for its supportive culture, long-tenured team, and commitment to safety, quality, and client service.

This is a great opportunity to join a smaller, growing organization where your voice will matter. The person in this role will have the ability to help shape and improve the company's electrical estimating function, including providing input on estimating processes, tools, and software.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Project Manager to support electrical construction projects throughout the Bay Area, with a focus on affordable housing and multifamily developments.

This is a full-time role that is approximately 60% electrical estimating and 40% project management . The position will include local travel to client sites and jobsites throughout the Bay Area. After the initial training period, there will be flexibility to work from home. Candidates may choose to have their primary desk located in either the company's San Jose or Oakland office .

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical estimating experience, project management capabilities, and the ability to work closely with internal teams, field personnel, clients, general contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare detailed electrical estimates for affordable housing, multifamily, and related construction projects

Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents

Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and vendor/subcontractor coordination

Develop accurate budgets, proposals, and change order pricing

Support project planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution

Manage project documentation, budgets, timelines, and client communication

Coordinate with field teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements

Attend jobsite walks, client meetings, and project coordination meetings throughout the Bay Area

Track project progress and help identify risks, cost impacts, and schedule concerns

Provide input on estimating software, tools, systems, and process improvements

Help strengthen and grow the company's electrical estimating capabilities

Qualifications

5+ years of electrical estimating experience

5+ years of experience working on affordable housing, multifamily, or similar construction projects preferred

Strong understanding of electrical contracting, electrical systems, construction documents, and project execution

Experience with budgeting, cost estimating, change orders, and financial tracking

Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project stakeholders

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Comfortable working in both office and jobsite environments

Proficiency with estimating and project management software

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered

What This Opportunity Offers

Strong benefits package

Flexible schedule

Ability to work from home after the training period

Choice of desk location in either the San Jose or Oakland office

Local Bay Area travel only

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing electrical contracting company

Ability to influence estimating processes, software, and systems

Supportive, team-oriented culture within a smaller company environment

Long-term growth potential

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on electrical estimating professional who also enjoys project management and client interaction. This person should be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a smaller company environment where they can contribute ideas, improve processes, and take ownership of meaningful work.