Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Salary: $95,000–$100,000 annually

Travel: Projects throughout New Jersey and the 5 boroughs of New York

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package + mileage reimbursement

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team in Millstone, NJ. This position plays a critical role in project planning and bid execution, with a primary focus on high-voltage electrical installations, commercial construction, and infrastructure projects throughout the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on electrical estimating experience and the ability to analyze complex drawings, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate and competitive bids. Projects may range in size up to $100 million and include public-sector, transit, infrastructure, commercial, and private-sector work.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working on projects throughout New Jersey and all five boroughs of New York City:
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.

• Develop detailed labor, material, and equipment cost estimates for electrical construction projects from conceptual design through final contract documents.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, one-line diagrams, and addenda to determine the complete scope of work.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for electrical systems, including:
  • Power distribution
  • Lighting
  • Grounding
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Medium- and high-voltage systems
• Complete detailed material takeoffs, including conduit, cabling, wiring, switches, fixtures, and specialized electrical equipment.
• Estimate materials and quantities for large infrastructure projects such as street lighting networks, transit/subway projects, commercial buildings, and automation systems.
• Solicit, analyze, and compare pricing from material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, cost risks, and potential estimating issues.
• Prepare final bid proposals, cost breakdowns, and supporting documentation in accordance with public-agency and private-sector bidding requirements.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to evaluate existing conditions and project requirements.
• Review municipal and public-agency specifications and requirements.
• Forecast required man-hours, crew sizes, labor requirements, and project costs, including applicable union labor rates and regulations.
• Manage multiple estimates and projects while meeting strict bid deadlines.
• Work on projects throughout NJ and the 5 boroughs of NYC, with individual projects valued up to $100 million.

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably with an established electrical contractor, infrastructure contractor, or similar organization.
• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, infrastructure, public-sector, or high/medium-voltage electrical projects.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating and takeoff software such as:
  • Accubid
  • Con Est
  • Bluebeam
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable regional electrical codes and standards, including NYC requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and engineering drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and one-line diagrams.
• Experience with or familiarity with transit, infrastructure, public-sector, or commercial fit-out projects in the NY/NJ/PA region is highly preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to independently prioritize work and meet demanding bid deadlines.
• Understanding of electrical construction labor requirements, crew sizes,…