
BBSI: Professional Employer Organization For Business Growth
BBSI (Barrett Business Services) has transformed from a staffing company founded in 1972 into a leading Professional Employer Organization serving over 7,000 small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. As a publicly-traded company (NASDAQ: BBSI) with 10,000+ professionals supporting approximately 200,000 client employees, BBSI brings enterprise-level HR solutions to businesses that need them most.
The BBSI Difference: Local Expertise, Personal Service
Unlike typical PEOs offering generic services, BBSI differentiates through a high-touch, localized approach. Your dedicated team knows you by name, understands your business challenges, and delivers consulting expertise in HR, risk management, safety, and business strategy. This partnership model allows business owners to focus on core operations while BBSI handles workforce complexity.
Comprehensive Business Solutions
- Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services with HR, payroll, and benefits administration
- On-demand, contract, and direct placement staffing services
- Risk management and safety consulting
- Workers' compensation management
- Business strategy and operational improvement consulting
- Multi-client payroll processing and system optimization
Culture of Excellence and Impact
BBSI fosters a results-oriented culture where team members build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues. The company emphasizes accountability, professional development, and collaborative problem-solving. With annual revenue between $500 million and $1 billion, BBSI offers the stability of an established organization while maintaining the personalized attention and growth opportunities of local market focus.
Career Growth and Team Environment
Career opportunities span HR consulting, payroll operations, business development, and client services. BBSI invests in team member development through training, mentorship, and leadership advancement. The work environment balances hard work with genuine relationships built with solid business professionals across multiple industries. Employees experience the satisfaction of directly impacting client success and contributing to American small business growth.
Why Join BBSI
Work for a publicly-traded, growth-oriented company committed to Business Prosperity through People, Process, and Profitability. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and the knowledge that you're supporting thousands of businesses and hundreds of thousands of employees nationwide.
Mission
Business Prosperity through People, Process, and Profitability.
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Jobs for BBSI in United States

Electrical Construction Estimator
Description
Job Category: Full Time - Direct Hire Opportunity
Location: Riverside, CA
Salary: $95,000 - $140,000/Year + Full Benefits
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Construction Estimator to take the lead in preparing and managing large-scale, complex bids for public works electrical construction projects. This role is designed for an experienced professional with a strong technical foundation, the ability to develop winning strategies, and the drive to influence business growth through accurate and competitive estimating.
The Senior Estimator will play a key role in shaping project outcomes and expanding market presence, with responsibilities ranging from early conceptual budgets to final proposals for projects valued up to $25 million.
What You'll Do Project Estimating
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for high-value, complex electrical projects, including multi-million-dollar bids.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and addenda to capture full project scope.
- Build comprehensive budgets, unit costs, and labor productivity models to ensure accuracy.
- Develop conceptual estimates for clients during preconstruction phases.
- Offer value engineering solutions that balance cost efficiency with design integrity.
Client & Market Engagement
- Support business development by collaborating on growth strategies and proposal presentations.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing clients with reliable cost and feasibility insights.
- Represent the company at pre-bid meetings, job walks, and industry events.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Independently manage multiple concurrent bids from start to finish.
- Lead pre-bid site visits and coordinate scope clarification with stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide junior estimators, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Provide thorough project handoffs to operations teams, ensuring smooth transitions from bid to build.
Documentation & Compliance
- Issue and track RFIs to clarify scope and ensure bid accuracy.
- Maintain well-organized estimate files and supporting documentation.
- Ensure all deliverables comply with internal standards and client requirements.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
- 8-12 years of progressive estimating experience in the electrical construction industry preferably with bidding on K-12 School projects
- Proven success managing and winning projects valued up to $25M.
- Established relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Strong command of industry software: Trimble Accubid, Trimble LiveCount, Bluebeam

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