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Electrical Estimator

Harvest Technical Services, Inc.
San Jose, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Part-time


Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for providing timely and accurate cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, tenant improvement, or maintenance projects.
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
  • Work collaboratively with other peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors.
  • Manage project management teams expectations through communications both written and verbal.
  • Use estimating software tools to perform project takeoffs.
  • Responsible for accuracy of all components of estimating workbook spreadsheets including verifying correct labor hours are assigned to the proper tasks, labor rates are accurate, internal cost allocations, assumption, material, transportation, and other services not performed by company.
  • Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
  • Attend job walks, bid review, meetings as needed.


Job Requirements:

  • Experience in low voltage electrical systems and components.
  • Experience estimating medium to large projects.
  • Experience using Estimating software such as Trimble AutoBid, Highlands Construction Software, Quote Soft, or equal.
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
  • Reviewing customer requests for quotes for both deliverable and quality requirements.
  • Communicating with customers / project teams to accurately define requirements and expectations.
  • Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with fabrication and installation.
  • Creating detailed estimate packages for final review with associated backup documentation.
  • Writing clarification letters for estimates performed.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Collaborate effectively in a team environment.


Education/Experience:

  • Knowledge of construction industry.
  • 2-5 years field experience in electrical or construction industry.
  • Knowledge of electrical codes.
  • College degree in Construction Management / Engineering or related field.
  • Microsoft suite applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
  • Bluebeam and Adobe PDF applications.
  • Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit basic knowledge and navigation of drawings / models.


The hiring range for this position is $45 - $65 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.


Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, Sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Salary : $45 - $65

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