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Senior Electrical Estimator

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  • New York, NY
  • $160,000–$180,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Senior Electrical Estimator – $160K–$170K | Future Department Leadership!

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Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a highly established electrical construction contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-quality projects throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our work spans major healthcare facilities, commercial developments, corporate interiors, and technically demanding electrical installations.

With a strong foundation, longstanding customer relationships, and an experienced team of construction professionals, we offer the stability of an established organization while continuing to invest in our people and future growth.

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator who wants more than just another estimating position. This is an opportunity to become a key member of our preconstruction team, take ownership of challenging commercial projects, and ultimately grow into leadership of an established estimating department.

If you're an experienced estimator who enjoys the technical side of construction but also wants a voice in strategy, mentoring, and department growth, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Why join us?

● $160,000–$170,000 base salary, depending on experience

● Clear opportunity to advance into estimating department leadership

● Established estimating team and collaborative project environment

● Challenging commercial electrical construction projects

● Long-standing organization with strong customer relationships

● Union-provided benefits, subject to applicable eligibility

● Opportunity to influence estimating strategy and future growth

Job Details

We're seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to manage complex commercial electrical estimates from initial bid review through final submission.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical estimating experience, attention to detail, and the ability to eventually mentor and lead other estimators.

Responsibilities

● Prepare detailed commercial electrical construction estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

● Perform quantity takeoffs and review electrical drawings, specifications, and bid documentation.

● Manage the complete estimating process, from initial bid evaluation through pricing and final submission.

● Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and identify potential scope gaps.

● Evaluate project risks, labor requirements, material pricing, and market conditions.

● Collaborate with Project Managers and leadership on bid strategy and project requirements.

● Utilize electrical estimating software and online bid portals.

● Prepare accurate, competitive estimates while maintaining profitability expectations.

● Support estimating reviews, project handoffs, and process improvements.

● Grow into a leadership role with responsibility for mentoring estimators and overseeing department activities.

Qualifications

● Approximately 5–10+ years of commercial electrical estimating experience.

● Strong background estimating complex commercial electrical construction projects.

● Experience with healthcare construction, commercial fit-outs, or telecommunications-related facilities is highly desirable.

● Proficiency with electrical estimating software; Accubid experience is a plus.

● Ability to independently manage estimates from takeoff through final submission.

● Strong understanding of electrical labor, materials, drawings, specifications, and project costs.

● Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

● Prior mentoring or leadership experience is a plus.

● Interest in eventually leading an estimating department.

Work Environment & Travel

● Full-time, in-person position, primarily office-based.

● Projects are located throughout New York City's five boroughs, with occasional work in Westchester County.

● Occasional local travel may be required for project site visits, pre-bid walkthroughs, and meetings.

● Eligible business-related transportation expenses are reimbursed.

● No regular overnight travel is currently anticipated.

If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for a long-term leadership opportunity, we'd love to connect!

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Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$160,000–$180,000 Per Year
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded2018
Websitehttp://www.jobot.com

About Company

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