Join a data-driven estimating and strategy team supporting large-scale electrical infrastructure projects throughout Southern California.

Hampton Tedder Electric Co. was established in 1958 and is a family-owned and operated company with a proven track record of safe, compliant, and reliable service.

We are seeking a sharp, analytically minded Project Cost Analyst to build and refine cost models that directly influence bid strategy on multimillion-dollar energy and infrastructure projects. This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and field execution. The successful candidate will work alongside estimators, project managers, and senior leadership to translate raw data into actionable pricing insights.

Prior experience in construction or energy is not required. What is required is a strong quantitative foundation, comfort navigating large and sometimes ambiguous datasets, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. We will train on company-specific processes and systems, but the fundamentals of analytical thinking, self-direction, and professional communication must already be in place.

This role suits someone who takes initiative, asks the right questions by phone when clarity is needed, and can operate effectively in a results-oriented environment with a senior leader who values directness and competence over hand-holding.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build and continuously refine cost models for large-scale electrical infrastructure projects
• Analyze labor, material, and market data to support bid strategy development
• Use Excel and other analytical tools to identify cost trends, pricing risks, and competitive opportunities
• Partner with estimators, project managers, and operations teams to validate cost assumptions and model inputs
• Contribute to competitive bid strategies on multimillion-dollar projects
• Prepare cost forecasting reports and variance analyses for senior leadership
• Track and document changes in labor rates, material pricing, and subcontractor markets
• Support post-bid review to improve model accuracy over time
• Maintain organized, accurate, and defensible analytical documentation
• Maintain strict confidentiality of bid strategy, pricing, and project financial data at all times

Candidate must be able to meet the following requirements:

• Strong quantitative and analytical reasoning ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced formulas, data modeling, and pivot tables
• Comfort working with large, imperfect datasets and drawing defensible conclusions from incomplete information
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities without close oversight
• Must be able to engage directly with senior leadership; this role requires proactive verbal and phone communication rather than reliance on email or text for time-sensitive matters
• Ability to thrive in a direct, results-focused environment with minimal tolerance for ambiguity in deliverables
• Strong professional judgment and discretion with confidential financial and bid information
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines consistently and follow through on commitments without reminder
• Must be able to perform standard physical office tasks including lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, reaching, filing, and sustained sitting or standing at a workstation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (Preferred)
• Associate’s degree with demonstrated data analysis or cost modeling experience will be considered
• Equivalent combination of education and applied analytical work experience may substitute for formal degree requirements

Experience:

• Financial modeling, cost analysis, or data analytics: 2+ years (Preferred)
• Construction, energy, infrastructure, or related industry: 1+ year (Preferred, not required)
• Working with large datasets across multiple data sources: 1+ year (Preferred)
• Supporting bid strategy or competitive pricing analysis: 1+ year (Preferred)

Essential Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including cost modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization
• Strong data analysis and pattern recognition ability
• Comfort working with ambiguity and drawing structured conclusions from unstructured inputs
• Clear and concise communication of analytical findings to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Proactive approach to identifying gaps in data, assumptions, or analysis before they become problems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and self-direct daily priorities
• High attention to detail and consistent accuracy under deadline pressure
• Solid cognitive reasoning and sound professional judgment
• Effective time management across concurrent projects
• Typing speed 45+ WPM
• Applicant must pass proficiency tests for typing, math, and Excel before being considered for an interview
• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening during the new hire process

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Financial modeling: 2 years (Preferred)
• Competitive Pricing Analysis: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction, energy, infrastructure : 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person