Electrical Estimator

Mid-Level Electrical Estimator

Direct hire, full-time | Rahway, NJ – 100% onsite | $120k-$135k

MOHR Talent is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Estimator for a direct-hire opportunity with a well-established electrical contractor in Rahway, NJ. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position supporting estimating and pre‑construction efforts for electrical construction projects. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on electrical estimating experience within commercial, industrial, utility, infrastructure, or related electrical construction environments. This role is best suited for someone who can review electrical drawings and bid documents, perform detailed quantity takeoffs, price labor and materials, review vendor quotes, and help prepare accurate bid proposals.

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, single‑line diagrams, and bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for conduit, wire, cable tray, lighting, power, feeders, switch gear, transformers, grounding, ductbanks, and other electrical scopes.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, overhead, and profit.
• Solicit, review, and compare vendor and supplier quotes for electrical materials and equipment.
• Support bid proposal preparation, scope letters, change order pricing, and estimate revisions.
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, job walks, and site visits as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and field teams to validate scope, pricing, and constructability.
• Review project documents to identify risks, exclusions, clarifications, and value engineering opportunities.
• Track pricing, labor units, and historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience preferred.
• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, utility, infrastructure, medium‑voltage, high‑voltage, or substation‑related electrical projects is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, bid packages, and single‑line diagrams.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing labor/material estimates.
• Experience with estimating or takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, Accubid, Trimble, McCormick, Con Est, Plan Swift, AutoCAD, Excel, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including power distribution, switch gear, transformers, feeders, conduit, grounding, lighting, and equipment installations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, math skills, and ability to meet bid deadlines.
• Stable work history preferred.

• Full‑time, onsite in Rahway, NJ.
• Typical start time is 7:00 AM or 7:30 AM, with some flexibility if needed.
• Occasional travel to local job sites may be required.

$100,000–$135,000 annually, depending on experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Training and continuing education opportunities.

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