Leland Saylor Associates

Senior Electrical Cost Estimator

Leland Saylor Associates  •  $90 - $125/hr  •  Walnut Creek, CA (Onsite)  •  29 days ago
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Job Description

Leland Saylor Associates is a leading national project and cost control firm, with locations throughout California, Arizona, Illinois and Washington, D.C.

Saylor maintains a strong reputation as a leading high-quality, customer-centric professional service provider. This has resulted in strong growth since Saylor’s inception in 1997. As a result, the company has become a trusted partner to its customers and vendors and has established a proven track record of delivering accurate cost estimates to the construction industry. The company has significant opportunities to develop its existing markets and expand into other geographies and service lines.

As our Chief Electrical Estimator, you'll be the expert behind the numbers. Your work sets the foundation for accuracy in our estimating process and building trust with our clients. You'll lead the electrical estimating team, bring accuracy to all estimates and ensure that we have the correct approach to add value for agency, commercial and private building clients. You are not afraid to pitch in and lead by example.

Salary Range: $90/hr-$125/hr

Your Day-to-Day Looks Like This:

  • Lead the full estimating process for complex electrical projects-pre concept through final proposal.
  • Evaluate drawings, specifications, and scope to build complete, accurate cost estimates.
  • Partner with PM's, engineers, and preconstruction teams to align estimates with project goals.
  • Mentor and coach estimators, helping them grow technical expertise and confidence.
  • Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring we get the best pricing and insights to share with our clients.
  • Work on electrical projects from $5 million to $500 million.
  • Provide training to junior estimators for the electrical systems.

Making a Difference

Your work determines whether a given project moves forward in the construction process. Our clients rely on your advice on how to build cost effective projects, including value analysis that achieves the best result. By delivering accurate, thoughtful estimates, you'll not only serve as an industry subject matter expert but also advance our common goal of helping our clients deliver superior projects.

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of experience in electrical estimating, with at least several years in a management role.
  • Excellent take off and pricing skills.
  • Experience with government, commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects.
  • Proficiency in estimating software (Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar).
  • The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, and specifications.

What You'll Need:

  • A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field-or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • 7-10 years working with electrical systems in civic, commercial or mission-critical construction.
  • Deep knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70/70E,
  • Ability to interpret one-lines, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and coordination studies.
  • Proficiency with QA tools (Procore, BIM 360, Smartsheet, CMMS).
  • Strong communication skills to lead issue resolution with contractors, engineers and clients.

Value Added:

  • Certifications: P.E., LEED, ASPE, or AACEI.
  • Experience working on data centers, hospitals, or advanced manufacturing projects.

What Success Looks Like:

  • Estimates are delivered on time, complete, and accurate. No surprises for our clients or estimating teams.
  • Estimators on your team grow under your leadership, taking on more responsibility with confidence.
  • We consistently execute projects and help our construction management partners deliver great projects.
  • You're recognized as a trusted partner by leadership, project managers, and clients alike.

The Environment

You will join a team of consummate professional estimators, running the electrical department and interfacing with our multidisciplinary teams. You will manage and negotiate with industry players like Rosendin, Cupertino, Berg, Helix, Sasco, MYR, Quanta and Primoris. You will enjoy the many team building and offsite functions that we use to keep our people engaged.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with immediate vestment
  • Dental/Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
Leland Saylor Associates

About Leland Saylor Associates

For over 60 years, the experienced staff professionals at Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) have shaped the field of construction consulting. Nationally recognized throughout the industry, LSA has built its reputation on innovation and expertise in a wide range of integrated construction management services. With special expertise in cost estimating, project controls, value engineering and scheduling, LSA continues to develop new approaches to maximize cost savings in an ever-changing business environment.

Our diversified staff comprises some of the most experienced professionals in the cost management industry, with in-depth expertise in preparing quantity surveys, estimates, budgets, forecasts, and critical path studies. With over 400 new projects per year, LSA professionals furnish estimates on capital cost construction for projects ranging from multi-billion infrastructure programs to small office tenant improvements.

Today, LSA counts among its clientele many of the 500 largest design and construction firms in the United States. While continuing to develop new approaches to maximize cost efficiency, streamline project management, and navigate an ever-changing business environment. As a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise and SBA certified Small Business, LSA is committed to offering superior personalized services tailored to the individual needs of our clients, rather than the “one size fits all” solutions other firms may employ.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Walnut Creek, California
Year Founded
1997
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