Electrical Estimator

Position is in‑office but may be hybrid for the right candidate. Note: hours will not count toward an electrical apprenticeship.

Position Overview

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for electrical construction projects, including commercial, industrial, public works, education, healthcare, and data centers. This role works closely with project managers, engineers, general contractors, and vendors to develop detailed bids that support company profitability and successful project execution.

About Mark III

Mark III is a full‑service construction company comprised of three complementary business units: M3 MEP, M3 Service, and M3 Components. We support projects from initial concept through long‑term maintenance, with specialized expertise in healthcare, higher education, industrial, life science, and technology markets. Our integrated approach allows us to self‑perform electrical, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, prefabrication, and MEP design.

Headquartered in Sacramento, California, we operate throughout California and Nevada. Our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility serves as a centralized hub supporting five core trades: HVAC, mechanical piping, plumbing, electrical, and metal‑stud framing. We are relocating to a new 340,000‑square‑foot headquarters at 2031 Optisolar Lane, slated for completion by the end of Q2 2026.

Mission, Vision, Core Values

Mission: Leading the Evolution of Construction

Vision: Exposing the World to a New Way to Build

Core Values: Teamwork, Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, Continuous Improvement

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough knowledge of Mark III Construction’s estimating system, including computer programs, manuals, procedures, and forms.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings and attend/lead pre‑bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate, including conceptual estimating for quality‑control compliance.
• Provide complete, accurate, and timely detailed estimates for a project’s electrical system, costs, general conditions, overhead, and profit.
• Perform quantity take‑off of electrical materials for plan/spec and design‑build projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for quotes and specification compliance.
• Maintain all files of working bid documents, notes, and assumptions.
• Layout electrical systems when documents are incomplete to support estimating.
• Define productivity requirements unique to each project.
• Develop conceptual budget estimates from system narratives or sketches.
• Design electrical service systems for projects, including building and pre‑construction services.
• Report daily information and communications to the Electrical Estimating Manager.
• Keep detailed records of all project items in the estimate folder.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Electrical Estimating Manager.

Requirements

• Review bid invitations, plans, specifications, addenda, and RFIs to determine project scope.
• Attend job walks and participate in pre‑bid strategy meetings.
• Identify value‑engineering opportunities and cost‑saving alternatives.
• Perform accurate quantity take‑offs of electrical systems.
• Develop cost estimates using Accubid Anywhere and Live Count.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, manufacturers’ reps, and general contractors.
• Perform feeder sizing, voltage drop, and load calculations in accordance with the NEC.
• Provide detailed turnover packages to project management upon award, including budgets, scope narratives, and vendor selections.
• Support project teams during buyout and early construction phases as needed.
• Ability to perform plan/spec, design‑assist, and design‑build estimates.
• Ability to read and understand complete sets of plans with strong knowledge of electrical systems and terminology; familiarity with all construction trades.
• Above‑average skills in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, written, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly self‑motivated with a strong sense of urgency; ability to set goals and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere, adapt to flexible responsibilities, and think innovatively.
• Understanding of the National Electric Code and California Electric Code; ability to perform basic load calculations, voltage drop, conduit fill, etc.
• Professional appearance and a neat, organized workspace.

Education & Experience

• 3 years of experience in electrical estimating on commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional projects (data‑center experience a plus).
• Proficiency with estimating software; experience with Accubid Anywhere and LiveCount Cloud is a major plus.
• Previous experience as an electrical trainee,