Chief Estimator – Commercial Electrical | NJ | Leading Contractor

Gryphon Oakwood; New Jersey; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gryphon Oakwood in New Jersey seeks a Chief Estimator to lead its estimating team and oversee preconstruction for commercial electrical projects.

The role focuses on owning the estimating process, mentoring a team of 6–7 estimators, reviewing drawings and bid strategies, and delivering accurate, competitive proposals that align with project requirements and budget goals.

Qualifications

• 12–20+ years of experience in commercial electrical estimating.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop an estimating team.
• Experience estimating commercial electrical projects, typically $8M–$12M, up to $20M.
• Advanced proficiency in AccuBid; LiveCount experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage estimates independently from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, take-offs, and bid prep.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of estimators with oversight and mentorship.
• Oversee estimates and bids for commercial electrical projects from review to submission.
• Own the estimating process to deliver accurate, competitive pricing.
• Review drawings, specs and documentation to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate on bid strategies with leadership and project teams.
• Ensure estimates align with budgets, scope, and commercial goals.
• Improve estimating processes, standards, and team performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Estimating

Bid strategy

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

AccuBid

LiveCount

Job description

Location: New Jersey | Remote Considered for the Right Candidate

Gryphon Oakwood is representing a well-established, family-owned electrical contractor seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead its estimating team and oversee preconstruction activities across a portfolio of commercial electrical projects.

This is an opportunity for a senior estimating professional to take ownership of the estimating function, mentor a team of 6–7 estimators, and play a key role in the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 8+ estimators, providing technical guidance, oversight, and mentorship.
• Oversee estimates and bids for commercial electrical projects from initial review through final submission.
• Take ownership of the estimating process, ensuring accurate, competitive, and comprehensive project pricing.
• Review drawings, specifications, scope requirements, and project documentation to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with company leadership and project teams to develop bid strategies and support successful project delivery.
• Ensure estimates align with project requirements, budgets, and commercial objectives.
• Help maintain and improve estimating processes, standards, and team performance.

Experience & Requirements

• 12–20+ years of experience in commercial electrical estimating.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop an estimating team.
• Strong experience estimating commercial electrical projects, typically ranging from $8M–$12M, with projects up to $20M.
• Advanced proficiency in AccuBid is essential, with experience using LiveCount also highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage estimates independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction drawings, specifications, take-offs, and bid preparation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Primarily focused on heavy commercial electrical construction. The contractor also undertakes select industrial work.