Electrical Estimator

The State Group; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Group is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Buffalo, NY location. You will prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects, including conceptual, design-build, and general tender work.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in construction estimating (automotive, data center, or industrial), strong Accubid skills, and a solid understanding of electrical drawings. You will commute daily to the Buffalo office and collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate, competitive

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction estimating experience in automotive, data center, or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in Accubid Estimating Software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team.
• Solid understanding of electrical drawings and schematics interpretation.
• Must be able to commute to the Buffalo, NY office daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects (conceptual, design-build, general tender).
• Independently calculate material, labor, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specs.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements.
• Compute cost factors for planning, scheduling, bidding, vendor selection, and overheads.
• Draft RFQs to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project teams and Estimating Director on cost estimates.
• Use Accubid for precise cost calculations.
• Analyze current practices to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Collaborate with estimators to establish project indirect costs and overheads.

Skills

Estimating experience

Accubid Estimating

Electrical drawings

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Accubid

Job description

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We invest in our people, technology, and innovation to strengthen how we work today and prepare for what's ahead. At The State Group, there are tremendous opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of something bigger.

The State Group is seeking an Electrical Estimator to work at our Buffalo, New York Location.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.
• Forge partnerships that last through teamwork, integrity, and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• As an Electrical Estimator, you will prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects, including conceptual, design-build, and general tender work, regardless of size or complexity.
• Independently calculate material, labor, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings.
• Review specific and detailed data to determine material and labor requirements.
• Compute cost factors for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, bidding, vendor selection, subcontracting, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Draft requests for quotations (RFQs) to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project teams to garner support and commitment for cost estimates.
• Use estimating software such as Accubid for precise cost calculations.
• Analyze current practices and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with other estimators and the Director of Estimating to establish project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to achieve company objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 8+ years of construction estimating experience in either automotive, data center, or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in Accubid Estimating Software.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple competing priorities and timelines.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team.
• Solid understanding of electrical drawings and the ability to interpret schematics.
• Familiarity with industry practices and electrical trade scope.
• Ability to commute to the Buffalo, NY office daily.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].