CAREERS AT BRIGGS
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CAREERS
Join Our Team
At Briggs, you’re part of a handpicked team that takes pride in doing the job right. We’re built on a culture of accountability, safety, and craftsmanship—and we back it up with long-term careers, great benefits, and real opportunities for growth and career development.
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OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Where Careers Go the Distance
Adam Johnson
Regional Vice President of Nevada
“I’ve worked at Briggs Electric for 10 years, progressing from Estimator to Project Manager, then Director of Finance, Vice President of Operations, and now Regional Vice President of Nevada. It has been an incredibly rewarding experience because of the people and the strong sense of camaraderie. What makes Briggs truly great is the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way and to help others succeed every day.”
Adam Johnson
Regional Vice President of Nevada
Caronne Nicholson
Asst Project Manager, CA
“I have formed many close relationships with my coworkers & have always felt that Briggs Electric was more than a place of employment; we have always worked as a team and always supported each other when needed.”
Caronne Nicholson
Asst Project Manager, CA
Jonathan Wade
Asst. Chief Estimator, NV
“Working at Briggs was a great career decision for me, allowing for plenty of growth and opportunity. I enjoy being around my co-workers and the family oriented environment the company has.”
Jonathan Wade
Asst. Chief Estimator, NV
Jeff Skaggs
Project Manager, CA
“The Briggs Electric “Family First” has always been a great support both personally and mentor-wise at all levels of my career. Teaching and developing the next generation has created a unique long standing culture with the Briggs family.”
Jeff Skaggs
Project Manager, CA
Ariana Shaffer
Office Manager, NV
“I enjoy working for Briggs because it feels like one big family. We all look out for each other. I think that is very special.”
Ariana Shaffer
Office Manager, NV
Stephen Perez
Estimator, CA
“I have been at Briggs Electric for over two decades. I have only worked for Briggs my entire Electrical career and the reason why, in one word, is Value. The moment I realized they Valued who we are, the work we perform, and each individual, I knew this is where I wanted to be.
At Briggs Electric we value what each person brings to the table. In this World not everyone can do it all, and when there is a team environment that looks to draw on the strength of each member – it is Game on. Come on, that’s what Family does – Lets GO!”
Stephen Perez
Estimator, CA
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Active Foreman
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Great Office Locations
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EMPLOYMENT AT BRIGGS
Current Job Opportunities
California
PROJECT MANAGER
Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for supervising projects from start to finish and guaranteeing client satisfaction by providing exceptional service. Supports senior project management by providing comprehensive project management support for several projects.
Job Description
- Provide initial client contact to assess the scope of work, schedule, and resources required to complete a project.
- Monitor construction operations in collaboration with the onsite Foreman and Superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
- Evaluates construction methods and determine the cost-effectiveness of plans and actual work. Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
- Ensures that all project personnel follow all company and project owners’ safety and environmental policies.
- Regularly visits projects to assess performance, progress, and quality and to ensure connectivity with the field and clients.
- Supervise the preparation of all change quotations for presentation to the client. Negotiate all change quotations to a conclusion.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (rental equipment, income/expenses, progress billing) to preserve the company’s interests while maintaining a good relationship with the client.
- Represent the company in project meetings.
- The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work this position performs. Although this is not a complete listing, other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position’s role.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum – High School. Electrical Engineering degree or other construction-related degree preferred.
- Experience: 8+ years in Electrical Project Management.
- Experience with pricing change orders
- Strong knowledge of the NEC and local codes.
- In-depth knowledge of various electrical materials, systems, and their installation.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Briggs Electric’s benefits package includes competitive salaries, 401k and profit sharing, vacation time, and bonuses.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Overview
Our Project Engineer collaborates on projects with their Project Manager and serves as a contact between the field and the office. In this position, the PE is responsible for establishing the project’s objectives through planning, executing, and finalizing projects on time and within budget.
Job Description
- Assist with the administration of the bid turnover and project commencement process, blueprints/specifications, evaluate proposals/project requirements, and material procurement coordination.
- Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
- In charge of material requisition, submittal compilation, purchase orders, on-site job walk-throughs, change orders, request for information, and close-out documents.
- Utilize Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft SharePoint to maintain and manage online project document postings.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with vendors and clients.
- Assists in overseeing project planning, execution & closure, as well as all project functions related to quality control and project management.
Estimator
Overview
The Estimator is in charge of creating and preparing bid documentation and cost estimates for electrical construction projects. The Estimator manages construction costs by gathering and analyzing data, assessing bid requirements and drawings, and ensuring they understand what is required to successfully bid and win the project.
Job Description
- Prepare complete estimates for commercial electrical projects, including detailed take-off and data entry into computerized estimating software.
- Prepare conceptual budgets and design build estimates, including lighting layout, power distribution, branch circuitry, and other systems.
- Analyse and review drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
- Review estimates and work performed by Jr. Estimators.
- Interface with suppliers and subcontractors in the preparation of estimates
- Coordinate and communicate with Project Manager during the turnover phase of a project.
- Coordinate with and develop relationships with customers.
- Contract review and negotiations.
Requirements
Education: Minimum – High School. Electrical Engineering degree or other construction-related degree preferred.
Experience: 8+ years of Electrical Estimating.
Experience in developing Design / Build estimates and conceptual budgets.
Experience with analyzing
Strong knowledge of the NEC and local codes.
In-depth knowledge of a wide variety of electrical materials, systems, and their installation.
Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Briggs Electric’s benefits package includes competitive salaries, 401k and profit sharing, vacation time, and bonuses.
BIM/VDC Detailer
Overview
The BIM Detailer engages in any modeling efforts for 3D coordination and shop drawings for educational, institutional, and commercial projects. To manage a high level of quality and service, the ideal Detailer should be self-motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
Job Description
- Produces shop drawings, cross-sections of underground, conduits, and cables, as required for fabrication and installation crew instructions.
- Creates 3D electrical designs for field installation and collaboration with other trades.
- Verifies and prepares layout drawings in accordance with contract specifications.
- Interprets architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical floor plans, sections, and elevations.
BIM/VDC Designer
Overview
The BIM/VDC Designer engages in any modeling efforts for 3D coordination and shop drawings for educational, institutional, and commercial projects. To manage a high level of quality and service, the ideal Detailer should be self-motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
Job Description
- Produces shop drawings, and cross-sections of underground conduits and cables, as required for fabrication and installation crew instructions.
- Creates 3D electrical designs for field installation and collaboration with other trades.
- Verifies and prepares layout drawings by contract specifications.
- Interprets architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical floor plans, sections, and elevations.
Nevada
Project Manager
Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for supervising projects from start to finish and guaranteeing client satisfaction by providing exceptional service. Supports senior project management by providing comprehensive project management support for several projects.
Job Description
- Provide initial client contact to assess the scope of work, schedule, and resources required to complete a project.
- Monitor construction operations in collaboration with the onsite Foreman and Superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
- Evaluates construction methods and determine the cost-effectiveness of plans and actual work. Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
- Ensures that all project personnel follows all company and project owners’ safety and environmental policies.
- Regularly visits projects to assess performance, progress, and quality and to ensure connectivity with the field and clients.
- Supervise the preparation of all change quotations for presentation to the client. Negotiate all change references to a conclusion.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (rental equipment, income/expenses, progress billing) to preserve the company’s interests while maintaining a good relationship with the client.
- Represent the company in project meetings.
- The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work this position performs. Although this is not a complete listing, other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position’s role.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum – High School. Electrical Engineering degree or other construction-related degree preferred.
- Experience: 8+ years in Electrical Project Management.
- Experience with pricing change orders
- Strong knowledge of the NEC and local codes.
- In-depth knowledge of various electrical materials, systems, and their installation.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Briggs Electric’s benefits package includes competitive salaries, 401k and profit sharing, vacation time, and bonuses.
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EMPLOYMENT AT BRIGGS
Current Job Opportunities
California
Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Assistant
Location: Tustin, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 a year
About Briggs Electric
Briggs Electric is one of the largest electrical contractors in the Western United States, providing comprehensive electrical, systems, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. With a strong presence in Nevada and California, we support everything from large-scale construction projects to advanced infrastructure and facility operations. Our teams work in fast-paced, real-world environments where reliability, innovation, and teamwork are critical. We invest in our people, prioritize safety, and provide opportunities to grow across both technical and operational career paths.
Overview
The Purchasing Assistant purchases goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. In addition, they will perform administrative and clerical duties for the purchasing department.
Essential Job Functions
- Purchase goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
- Evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
- Ensure that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the department.
- Type reports, purchase orders.
- Research vendors and collect prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Collateral Duties
- Answer phones.
- Assist colleagues as needed.
- Attend staff and other scheduled business meetings.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
- Excellent time management stills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 or related software.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other industry-related field experience required.
- 12+ years or more of related (purchasing or electrical material handling ) experience.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Regularly ascending or descending sets of stairs or ramps, when other means of movement are not available.
- Must have minimal ability to stand, sit, stoop, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach lift, balance, carry, push, and pull as required for light duties of standard office.
- Exposure to air-conditioned/heated office environment.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Electrical Construction/Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Nevada
Project Manager
Project Manager
Location: Carson City, NV
Travel: Up to 50% within ~50-mile radius
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000 (based on market benchmarks, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications)
About Briggs Electric
Briggs Electric is one of the largest electrical contractors in the Western United States, providing comprehensive electrical, systems, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. With a strong presence in Nevada and California, we support everything from large-scale construction projects to advanced infrastructure and facility operations. Our teams work in fast-paced, real-world environments where reliability, innovation, and teamwork are critical. We invest in our people, prioritize safety, and provide opportunities to grow across both technical and operational career paths.
About the Role
The Project Manager will provide oversight to maximize job profits while completing the contract scope to the highest standards. This position partners closely with the Forman and Superintendent to manage labor, materials, subcontractors, and job cost while maintaining a positive relationship with the customer.
What You’ll Do
Essential Job Functions
- Lead an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
- Review the project bid and breakdown, manage project budget, conduct cost analysis, estimate expected cost for the project.
- Responsible for cost to complete projections and maintain project budget.
- Acts as a liaison between company, customers, vendors, architects, engineers, etc.
- Lead and motivate project teams, including subcontractors and construction personnel.
- Schedule and conduct regular team meetings (including lead kick-off meeting) and provide progress updates.
- Allocate and manage resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.
- Project schedule management and delay notices.
- Responsible for contract negotiations.
- Negotiate scope specific subcontracts.
- Manage the hours and costs of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process.
- Oversee submittals including a submittal log.
- Release lights, gear, and other materials.
- Oversee material tracking logs and provide updated shipping information to the job team.
- Information management of contract documents including Requestion for Information (RFI), bulletin/delta plans, submittals, etc.
- Manage the change order process including all pricing, change order breakdowns and maintaining a project change order log.
- Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process including maintaining an RFI log.
- Complete project close out per contract requirements.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
- Answer phones.
- Update computer database.
- Conduct research.
- Assist colleagues as needed.
- Attend staff and other scheduled business meetings.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 or related software.
- Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related construction field experience.
- 3+ years or more of related construction management experience.
- Experience with Procore Construction Software, Spectrum Accounting Software, and Accubid Software or any equivalent of any related software.
- Ability to read plans and specifications.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
- Regularly ascending or descending sets of stairs or ramps, when other means of movement are not available.
- Must be able to travel to job site locations.
- Ability to work in extreme weather and temperature conditions.
- Must be able to climb ladders.
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Must have minimal ability to stand, sit, stoop. squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach lift, balance, carry, push, and pull as required for light duties of standard office.
- Exposure to air-conditioned/heated office environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on market benchmarks, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications ($125K–$150K)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
Pay: $125,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
Experience:
- Data Center Build: 1 year (Preferred)
- Tenant Improvement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Water Treatment Process: 1 year (Preferred)
- General Electrical Construction: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Senior Estimator
Estimator
Location: Carson City, NV
Travel: Up to 50% within ~50-mile radius
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 (based on market benchmarks, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications)
About Briggs Electric
Briggs Electric is one of the largest electrical contractors in the Western United States, providing comprehensive electrical, systems, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. With a strong presence in Nevada and California, we support everything from large-scale construction projects to advanced infrastructure and facility operations. Our teams work in fast-paced, real-world environments where reliability, innovation, and teamwork are critical. We invest in our people, prioritize safety, and provide opportunities to grow across both technical and operational career paths.
Position Overview
The Estimator is responsible for estimating work as scheduled by Senior and Lead Estimators for bid. This position prepares cost estimates for electrical projects, supports contract proposal development, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive bids.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates for electrical projects from design conception through basic design
- Bid projects with sufficient detail to produce accurate budgets and purchase orders
- Determine scope of work and review design options
- Communicate with clients, vendors, engineers, architects, building officials, owners, contractors, and subcontractors
- Assist in preparing portions of contract proposal estimates
- Work with the estimating team regarding bid document requirements
- Price field change orders as needed
- Attend staff and scheduled business meetings and support team needs as required
Qualifications
- Ability to perform all essential job functions successfully
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite / Office 365
- Ability to read plans and specifications
- Experience with Accubid Anywhere/Classic or similar estimating software
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, trade school education, or equivalent experience (preferred but not required)
- Electrical field construction experience
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Regularly ascend or descend stairs or ramps when other means of movement are not available
- Ability to travel to job site locations
- Ability to work in extreme weather and temperature conditions
- Must be able to climb ladders
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to perform physical activities including standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, reaching, lifting, balancing, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required for light office and field duties
- Exposure to both office environments and job site conditions
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $90,000 – $110,000 (based on market benchmarks, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications)
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
Pay: $100,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- electrical field construction: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Carson City, NV (Required)
Work Location: In person