Senior Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator | Commercial Construction | $160K–$170K | Leadership Opportunity

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Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a large, established electrical contractor with a long-standing presence in the New York market. Their teams deliver complex electrical construction projects across healthcare, commercial, corporate and institutional environments throughout the five boroughs and surrounding areas.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join their New York operation. This is a key hire with the opportunity to ultimately take leadership of the estimating department.

We are seeking an Estimator who enjoys solving complex challenges, evaluating project opportunities, and contributing directly to company growth.

Why join us?

$160K–$170K base salary

Established electrical contractor with a strong NYC presence

High-profile commercial and healthcare projects

Opportunity to eventually lead an estimating team of approximately 6–7 people

Complex, multimillion-dollar electrical projects

Long-term leadership and career growth

Experienced operational and project leadership team

Job Details

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator with strong commercial electrical construction experience to support a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the New York market.

Projects include healthcare facilities, commercial fit-outs and work for major corporate and telecommunications customers. This individual will initially focus on complex electrical estimating while developing toward a broader leadership role within the department.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare detailed estimates for commercial electrical construction projects

Review drawings, specifications and bid documents to determine project scope

Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor and material pricing

Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing

Identify scope gaps, risks and value-engineering opportunities

Develop competitive and accurate bid proposals

Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews and project handoffs

Collaborate with project management and field leadership

Review and support estimates prepared by other team members

Maintain historical pricing and estimating data

Support continuous improvement of estimating processes and standards

Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced estimators

Grow into a broader leadership role within the estimating department

Ideal Background

7–10+ years of commercial electrical estimating experience preferred

Strong electrical contracting background

Experience estimating healthcare and commercial fit-out projects strongly preferred

Experience with major corporate or telecommunications customers such as AT&T, Verizon or similar environments highly desirable

Experience estimating multimillion-dollar electrical projects

Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, labor and material requirements

Experience developing estimates from initial bid review through final proposal

Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods and field operations

Prior experience mentoring, reviewing or leading other estimators is highly desirable

NYC construction market experience strongly preferred

Interest in eventually taking leadership of an established estimating team

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