Junior Estimator
hace 2 días
San Jose
Job Description Junior Electrical Estimator Is This Where You’re Meant To Be? At Bear Electrical Solutions, a GreenArrow Company, we believe purpose and passion go hand in hand. So ask yourself━is this where you’re meant to be? We’re looking for a motivated professional eager to grow in the estimating field. As our Junior Electrical Estimator, you’ll assist in developing accurate bids, collaborating with senior estimators, and learning the full lifecycle of electrical construction estimating. You’ll gain hands-on experience with takeoffs, supplier pricing, and bid reviews while contributing to project success. Your role supports both the preconstruction and operations teams, ensuring accuracy, organization, and clear communication across every project. Here, your growth matters. We’re a company that continuously invests in its people—offering meaningful work that evolves with you, continuous learning and mentorship, and a clear path for advancement. You’ll enjoy a collaborative, fun environment where life-long relationships are built and values guide every decision we make: Protect What Matters, Empower Our People; Unwavering Commitment to Our Customers; Trust Through Loyalty, Honesty, and Transparency; and a Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. Whether you’re based in one of our East or Southeast offices or working remotely from the Eastern U.S., you’ll find belonging, flexibility, and opportunity—backed by competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. As our CEO, Lloyd Kuehn, reminds us: “We take pride in our mission to provide safer and smarter infrastructure solutions for our communities. We differentiate ourselves in our markets because we have committed partners - our people - who are at the heart of business and pursue excellence in everything we do. We focus on exceptional experiences for our people, including protection, development, and engagement. Here, you’re joining a community that invests in you and celebrates your growth. We are setting the standard for exceptional leadership and professionalism across our industry.” That’s what makes Bear Electrical Solutions more than just a company—it’s a community of collaborators, problem solvers, and growth drivers who believe that doing great work also means doing good work. If this sounds like the place where your purpose meets your potential—then yes, this is where you’re meant to be. How You’ll Make An Impact Support the estimating team by assisting in project takeoffs, data entry, and proposal preparation. Gain hands-on experience working with senior estimators and contribute to bid accuracy, pricing, and analysis. • Performs routine duties independently, using sound judgment, thoroughness, and competence., • Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for all Electrical items incorporated in the scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates., • Daily use of Accubid Pro., • Analyze existing site conditions and all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine the required scope that is not already indicated., • Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of electrical material packages and miscellaneous materials., • Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team per the project contract., • Ensure general conditions and general requirements items are adequately addressed in the estimate., • Develop a value analysis by defining alternatives to the proposed Electrical systems, materials and equipment that are more cost-efficient., • Act as a liaison with engineers, design consultants, MWE staff, client and owner representatives to resolve Electrical issues related to the project preconstruction efforts., • Prepare estimates and proposals for all contract types including lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc., • Participate in estimate reviews with the design team and client., • Lead project hand-off to Project Managers to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from estimate to preconstruction., • High School Diploma or GED required., • Related electrical field experience – journeyman-level experience is a plus., • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code., • A minimum of two (2) years related electrical estimating experience on projects ranging in electrical value from ($100K - $1M)., • Proven written and verbal communication abilities., • Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite., • Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules., • Knowledge and experience on Excel Formulas is a plus. GreenArrow unites exceptional infrastructure services companies across the United States to deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient solutions for our communities. Our family of companies — Midwestern Electric, Kuharchik Construction, Bear Electrical Solutions, Hinson Electric, and Earthbound Electric — are trusted providers of specialized electrical infrastructure services, including the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, streetlighting, and intelligent transportation systems. Backed by CAI Capital Partners, a visionary private equity firm based in Vancouver with over three decades of experience and more than $1.6 billion invested in founder-led businesses, GreenArrow is expanding organically and through strategic acquisitions. This partnership fuels our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and service excellence. CAI was recently named to Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors (source). Learn more at greenarrow.com and caifunds.com. Equal Opportunity for All: Our Promise GreenArrow is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Company DescriptionBear Electrical Solutions, a GreenArrow company, was created with the objective of driving a higher standard. We believe that nobody in our space was delivering what clients deserved. Knowing that there was a better way, we created Bear Electrical on these founding principles; Delivering on our Promises and Putting People First We only hire people that have the perfect balance of experience and expertise in our niche markets AND the right mindset. We are fanatical about servicing customers and building relationships. Creation and implementation of smart systems Building smart systems and processes is essential to empowering our team to deliver on their promises. We invest in technology focused on improving communication and efficiency. The Desire for Continuous Improvement We believe that it’s all about the journey and not the destination. We strive to be the best and we know that we must make small 1 degree shifts consistently every single day. At Bear Electrical Solutions, we’re obsessed with helping our customers solve problems. From implementation and commissioning of Smart City Infrastructure, to delivering a high-quality product on seemingly impossible construction schedules. Whatever the challenge, we’re up for it! Bear Electrical Solutions is looking for passionate, driven people to deliver the power and possibilities for our customer’s wildest dreams. Learn more about us at Electrical Solutions, a GreenArrow company, was created with the objective of driving a higher standard. We believe that nobody in our space was delivering what clients deserved. Knowing that there was a better way, we created Bear Electrical on these founding principles;\r\n\r\nDelivering on our Promises and Putting People First\r\nWe only hire people that have the perfect balance of experience and expertise in our niche markets AND the right mindset. We are fanatical about servicing customers and building relationships.\r\n\r\nCreation and implementation of smart systems\r\nBuilding smart systems and processes is essential to empowering our team to deliver on their promises. We invest in technology focused on improving communication and efficiency.\r\n\r\nThe Desire for Continuous Improvement\r\nWe believe that it’s all about the journey and not the destination. We strive to be the best and we know that we must make small 1 degree shifts consistently every single day.\r\n\r\nAt Bear Electrical Solutions, we’re obsessed with helping our customers solve problems. From implementation and commissioning of Smart City Infrastructure, to delivering a high-quality product on seemingly impossible construction schedules. Whatever the challenge, we’re up for it! Bear Electrical Solutions is looking for passionate, driven people to deliver the power and possibilities for our customer’s wildest dreams. Learn more about us at