Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Position Summary Electrical and Lighting Estimator (Residential Projects)
Join the Future of Smart Luxury Living! Are you passionate about luxury electrical and lighting solutions? Do you have a strong background in electrical estimating and a talent for building relationships with affluent clients, designers, and builders? Lightworks, San Diego’s leading provider of premium smart home and electrical solutions, is seeking a Electrical and Lighting Estimator to help clients transform their homes with state-of-the-art technology.
About Us: At Lightworks, we specialize in creating custom, high-performance smart home and electrical experiences for luxury residences. Our expertise spans:
Full electrical solutions – from full ground up electrical to panel upgrades to whole-home wiring new builds and renovations
Custom lighting design & automation & control (Lutron HomeWorks, Ketra, DMX)
High-end audio/video & home theaters (Focal, Naim, Mackintosh)
Home automation & control systems (Savant, Josh ai, Basalt)
Security & surveillance systems
Networking & smart home integration
With a focus on innovation, we bring electrical, technology, design, and energy efficiency together to create seamless, intelligent living spaces.
Key Responsibilities:
Review project specifications, drawings, and scopes to determine electrical requirements, ensuring compliance with Title 24 regulations.
Perform detailed take-offs of electrical and lighting materials, equipment, and labor for residential projects.
Develop and calculate accurate cost estimates, including materials, labor, permits, and other related expenses.
Prepare and submit timely, competitive bid proposals in line with client requirements and Title 24 standards.
Draft comprehensive bid documents, including pricing breakdowns and terms.
Identify potential project risks or challenges and incorporate effective solutions into estimates.
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary project details.
Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing for materials and services.
Communicate effectively with clients to clarify project requirements and address concerns, particularly regarding compliance with Title 24 energy standards.
Stay updated on National, California, and local city residential building codes, Title 24 energy efficiency regulations, and safety standards.
Ensure all estimates comply with state regulations, customer specifications, and energy efficiency requirements.
Analyze historical project data to refine estimating methods and improve accuracy.
Provide value engineering recommendations to optimize costs without compromising quality, code or Title 24 compliance.
Utilize estimating software, such as Bluebeam, or similar platforms, to prepare bids.
Willingness to learn other software programs as needed.
Maintain a database of costs, materials, labor rates, and Title 24-specific requirements to support future estimates.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an electrical & lighting estimator, focusing on residential projects and comprehensive understanding of NEC in a residential capacity.