Electrical Estimator / Purchasing Coordinator West Coast Wiring & Automation Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $40 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Pricing Sage Teamwork PlanSwift Attention to detail Full Job Description West Coast Wiring & Automation is an established electrical and technology contractor serving Orange County and Southern California. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator / Purchasing Coordinator to join our office team in Santa Ana. This is an important position within our company. We are looking for someone who understands electrical construction, can accurately estimate projects, is comfortable working with estimating/accounting software, and takes initiative rather than simply waiting for the next task. The right person will work closely with ownership, Project Managers, field personnel, vendors, and our takeoff team to help move projects from estimating through purchasing and construction.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare detailed electrical estimates for residential and commercial projects Review plans, specifications, fixture schedules, and project documents Build and maintain estimates in Sage 100 Contractor Review takeoffs and quantities prepared by our takeoff team Apply labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs Prepare and maintain purchase orders for field materials Obtain and compare vendor pricing and quotations Assist Project Managers and field personnel with material purchasing Track pricing and maintain accurate estimating cost information Review project scope for completeness and identify missing or unclear items Assist with change-order pricing when needed Maintain organized estimating and purchasing records Communicate professionally with vendors, employees, contractors, and customers Help improve our estimating systems and processes as the company continues to grow

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of electrical estimating or related electrical construction experience Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial electrical construction Experience with Sage 100 Contractor strongly preferred Experience creating and processing purchase orders Ability to read electrical plans, specifications, and schedules Understanding of electrical materials, labor and installation methods Strong computer and Excel skills Organized and detail-oriented Able to manage multiple estimates and priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibility Experience working with electrical suppliers and obtaining material quotations Experience with PlanSwift or similar takeoff software is a plus but not required. What We're Looking For This position is a good fit for someone who wants to do more than simply complete estimates. We want someone who is interested in learning our business, improving our estimating processes, working closely with our project team, and taking greater responsibility as they grow with the company. We value initiative, accuracy, communication, teamwork, and a positive professional approach. Take ownership of assigned estimates and purchasing responsibilities and follow projects through without requiring constant direction .

Benefits include:

Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid holidays Long-term growth opportunities Stable, established electrical contractor Opportunity to work directly with ownership and Project Managers Full-time, in-office position in Santa Ana, California. We're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of our estimating and project team, take ownership of their responsibilities, and grow with an established electrical contractor. This position works directly with ownership, Project Managers, field personnel, vendors, and our takeoff team.

Pay:

$25.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health savings account Retirement plan Application Question(s): Do you have experience using Sage 100 Contractor? Do you have experience creating purchase orders and working with electrical suppliers to obtain material pricing? Please briefly describe your electrical estimating experience, including the types of electrical projects you have estimated and the estimating software you have used.

Experience:

Electrical:

3 years (Preferred)

Electrical Estimating:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person