Electrical Estimator/Cost Engineer

1 week ago

Sunnyvale, CA, United States Flux Resources Full time
Electrical Cost Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Employment Type: Full-time, onsite

Salary Range: $82,000 - $121,000 DOE
Candidates residing outside the designated area may be eligible for additional compensation
Position Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Cost Engineer to join the estimating and cost management team for a large-scale project near Sunnyvale, California. Reporting to the Cost Manager or Project Manager, this role is focused on analyzing design and construction documents, validating electrical cost proposals, and preparing accurate estimates for electrical scope changes.

The Electrical Cost Engineer will work closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure accurate cost control, reporting, and forecasting for electrical scopes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setup and maintain job cost reports, including budgets, commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and spends

  • Track costs by bid package, field order, and client-defined change categories

  • Develop and maintain cost indicators, including visual graphics for reporting

  • Review and validate subcontractor and vendor cost proposals

  • Reconcile project cost reports monthly

  • Interpret design and construction documents to quantify electrical materials and requirements

  • Perform on-screen take-offs of material quantities

  • Prepare and manage cost authorization packages for review and approval

  • Summarize quantities of materials in an organized and consistent format


Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required (or equivalent work experience)

  • Minimum 2 years of electrical construction estimating experience required

  • Experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, or water treatment projects preferred

  • Experience in industrial or high-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects strongly preferred

  • LEED Accredited Professional, or ability to achieve within 18 months, preferred


Technical Skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

  • Familiarity with project management tools: Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera P6

  • Experience with design software: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks

  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and survey data

  • Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical construction practices

  • Familiarity with CSI specification system


Soft Skills

  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Professional, team-oriented approach with patience and adaptability

  • Flexibility to work extended or off-shift hours as project demands require



Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Combination of office and field activities

  • Ability to climb stairs (approx. 5% of workday)

  • Frequent use of computers and related equipment

  • Strong vision, hearing, and communication abilities to perform job functions

  • Ability to lift or carry up to 20 lbs occasionally

  • Frequent mental focus, accuracy, and independent judgment required


Additional Information

  • Applicants must be able to meet site-specific requirements, including pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

  • Equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category

  • Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this role

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