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Senior Electrical Cost Estimator

Leland Saylor Associates
Walnut Creek, USAfull_timePosted 11 Jun 2026

About the role

<p><strong>Leland Saylor Associates</strong> is a leading national project and cost control firm, with locations throughout California, Arizona, Illinois and Washington, D.C.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong><strong>$90/hr-$125/hr</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Your Day-to-Day Looks Like This:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the full estimating process for complex electrical projects-pre concept through final proposal.</li> <li>Evaluate drawings, specifications, and scope to build complete, accurate cost estimates.</li> <li>Partner with PM's, engineers, and preconstruction teams to align estimates with project goals.</li> <li>Mentor and coach estimators, helping them grow technical expertise and confidence.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring we get the best pricing and insights to share with our clients.</li> <li>Work on electrical projects from $5 million to $500 million.</li> <li>Provide training to junior estimators for the electrical systems.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Making a Difference&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in electrical estimating, with at least several years in a management rol

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