Estimator

Big Sky Electric is an award-winning, design-build contractor that constructs, renovates, and expands water and wastewater treatment, biosolids management, and waste -to-energy facilities throughout Southern California. For more than 18 years, we have delivered complex, mission critical projects through a collaborative, client focused approach that emphasizes safety, quality, innovation, and long-term community impact. Our teams combine field expertise with technical excellence to build facilities that protect public health and the environment.

Essential Functions:

The estimator will assist Project Mangers in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from the review of plans and specifications, estimating material cost and craft labor productivity, soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers through the completion of the bid/estimating effort for a variety of water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

Perform detailed electrical takeoffs from: Project Specifications One Line Diagrams P&IDs Control schematics MCC and VFD schedules Lighting, grounding, and site plans

Network Diagrams Riser Diagrams Measure & Quantify:

Medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution switchgear MCCs, VFDs, soft starters, Lighting & Power Panels Local & Vendor Control Panels PLC's, RIO's, I/O Points Instrumentation and control wiring Underground duct banks and raceways Process equipment power and control

Precast Concrete Manholes, Transformers Pad Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years construction experience estimating in water/wastewater or heavy civil industry.
• Design-build and Construction Manager at risk experience a plus
• McCormick Estimating Software experience desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) as well as use of the internet
• Have a basic understanding of all disciplines of construction & sequence of construction
• Develop relationships with General Contractors and Clients
• Identify cost associated with the General & Special Conditions
• Develop estimates that can be used to develop budgets & schedules Apply productivity factors specific to: o Complicated projects o Confined spaces o Phased shutdowns and bypass pumping o Compressed schedules

Working Conditions:

100% of the time is spent in an office environment, working in Upland, CA or San Marcos, CA.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person