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Electrical Estimating Manager

RQ Construction, LLC
Carlsbad, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects spanning coast to coast, as well as internationally.


Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.


This position is responsible for managing the daily operations, proposals, projects, and personnel of the Electrical Estimating Department and to track potential leads for future projects. The Estimating Manager is responsible for more than one project at a time, all in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.


Requirements are as follows:



  • A BA/BS degree in minimum formal education required for this position. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

  • Twelve or more years' experience or equivalent in architectural/ engineering/ construction estimating and related functions, including strategies, techniques, and contracting required.

  • Conceptual and Hard-Bid estimating required.

  • Project and performance management work experience required.

  • Previous work experience in the construction design-build industry, including work with contractors and subcontractors in both private and the Department of Defense (DoD) markets required.

  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office - esp. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required.

  • Specific software literacy (McCormick, Bluebeam, etc...) preferred.


Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match


Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.



All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

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