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1620 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | Salary | 130,000-165,000 per year Exempt | Full Time

| Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match

Begin the new year with purpose and momentum! RQ Construction, LLC is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Electrical Estimating Manager to join our Carlsbad, CA team in January 2026. This is your chance to step into a leadership role with a company that is passionately committed to providing our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders.

At RQ, everything we do is guided by our six core values: Safety - Ethics - Innovation - People - Teamwork - Discipline. These aren't just words on a wall - they are the foundation of how we work, lead, and deliver high-profile projects every day.

About the Role

As our Electrical Estimating Manager, you will:

+ Lead a talented team of electrical estimators on large-scale federal and design-build projects

+ Develop and refine systems, processes, and best practices that drive accuracy, efficiency, and innovation

+ Collaborate closely with General Contractor estimators and preconstruction teams

+ Ensure every bid reflects the highest standards of safety, ethics, and quality

+ Play a pivotal role in positioning RQ as the undisputed first choice for owners, subcontractors, and team members

What We Offer

+ Competitive salary: $130,000 - $165,000 (based on experience)

+ Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Paid Time off.

+ Stunning Carlsbad HQ designed by our in-house architects: two gourmet kitchens, outdoor firepit, roll-up garage doors, ping-pong table, open collaborative spaces

+ A supportive, values-driven culture that prioritizes people and teamwork

+ The opportunity to shape the future of a respected industry leader

Who We're Looking For

+ BA/BS degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

+ 12+ years of architectural, engineering, or construction estimating experience with a strong electrical focus

+ Proven expertise in conceptual and hard-bid estimating

+ Deep knowledge of contracting strategies, techniques, and federal/DoD project requirements

+ Experience leading teams and managing performance in design-build environments

+ Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite - especially Excel; McCormick and Bluebeam experience preferred)

+ A leader who naturally lives our values: putting safety first, acting with unwavering ethics, driving innovation, investing in people, excelling through teamwork, and bringing discipline to everything you do

If you're a Chief Estimator, Senior Electrical Estimator, or seasoned estimating leader ready for your next chapter, this is the fresh start you've been waiting for in 2026.

Our team needs you! Apply today and let's build something extraordinary together - starting January 2026.

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).