Electrical Construction Estimator

Boutique Recruiting; Robbinsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance available

2 weeks PTO to start

Accrued sick time

Gas card for job-site travel

Local project portfolio

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Construction Estimator in Robbinsville, NJ to own complex electrical bids across commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects. Responsibilities span takeoffs, pricing, and bid preparation, with collaboration among PMs, senior estimators, and leadership.

The ideal candidate reads drawings and specs, develops accurate cost estimates, and thrives in an organized, detail-focused environment. Salary commensurate with experience and DOE.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical construction estimating experience with an electrical subcontractor or equivalent experience
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications and bid documents and translate them into accurate estimates
• Experience preparing detailed bids, takeoffs, and material and labor cost calculations
• Strong computer skills to organize, track and prioritize a high volume of bid opportunities
• Experience with prevailing wage, government, military, Army Corps, or public-sector projects is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Review incoming bid opportunities and determine which projects align with the company’s capabilities, resources and growth strategy
• Perform detailed electrical takeoffs and develop estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, overhead and profit
• Review drawings, specifications and wage requirements to identify costs, compliance and risks
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes and document pricing assumptions
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather information for accurate estimates
• Prepare detailed bid packages and cost breakdowns for review with project managers and leadership
• Coordinate post-award handoffs with project managers and purchasing
• Maintain bid files, plans, specs, and documentation for a high volume of opportunities
• Participate in weekly bid meetings to identify and pursue strong project opportunities

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bid development

Reading blueprints

Cost calculations

Team collaboration

Vendor coordination

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Construction Estimator Salary Range: $125,000-$165,000 / Year, DOE

Take ownership of complex electrical bids where the details matter. This Electrical Construction Estimator will support commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects ranging from smaller change orders to multimillion-dollar contracts, managing the estimating process from initial opportunity review and site visits through takeoffs, vendor pricing, bid preparation, and project handoff.

This role is ideal for an estimator who understands electrical construction, knows how to dig into detailed plans and specifications, and takes pride in building accurate, transparent bids. The right candidate is self-motivated, highly organized and comfortable working collaboratively with project managers, senior estimators and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming bid opportunities and determine which projects align with the company’s capabilities, resources and growth strategy
• Perform detailed electrical takeoffs and develop comprehensive estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, overhead and profit
• Review drawings, specifications and prevailing wage requirements to identify project-specific costs, compliance requirements and potential risks
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes, confirm specification compliance and document pricing assumptions
• Attend pre-bid meetings and required site visits to assess project conditions and gather information needed to develop accurate estimates
• Prepare detailed bid packages and cost breakdowns for review with project managers, senior estimators and leadership
• Support change-order pricing and prepare clear, client-ready cost documentation
• Coordinate post-award handoffs with project managers, including reviewing estimates, vendor quotes, purchase requirements and supporting documentation
• Maintain organized bid files, plans, specifications, and supporting documentation while helping prioritize a high volume of incoming opportunities
• Participate in weekly bid meetings and collaborate with the team to identify and pursue the strongest project opportunities

Requirements

• 2+ years of electrical construction estimating experience with an electrical subcontractor or equivalent electrical estimating experience within a closely related commercial construction trade
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial electrical construction; residential-only estimating experience will not qualify
• Proven ability to read construction drawings, specifications and bid documents and translate them into accurate estimates
• Experience preparing detailed bids, takeoffs, and material and labor cost calculations
• Strong computer skills with the ability to efficiently organize, track and prioritize a high volume of bid opportunities
• Ability to conduct local site visits and work effectively in an office-first, collaborative environment
• Experience with prevailing wage, government, military, Army Corps, or other public-sector projects is highly preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health insurance available following the eligibility period
• 2 weeks of PTO to start with the potential for additional PTO based on experience
• Accrued sick time
• Gas card provided for required job-site travel
• Primarily local project portfolio with minimal travel and job sites generally within approximately one hour of the office