Electrical Estimator: Build Winning, Profitable Proposals

Hewitt Young; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Young in Albany, NY is seeking an Electrical Estimator who turns opportunities into profitable wins. You will own the estimate process from bid review to final proposal, aligning with project goals and client expectations.

The role collaborates with project managers, procurement, and executives, prepares competitive proposals, and maintains cost data and bid logs to support accurate, timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical construction knowledge and related scopes.
• Skilled in estimating software and takeoff tools.
• Ability to interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications accurately.
• Financial awareness to maintain profitability targets.
• Professional, persuasive communicator with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Inside sales mindset to proactively initiate client contact to develop trust.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents and drawings to produce precise cost estimates.
• Prepare competitive proposals and present clear component breakdowns.
• Collaborate on scope, risk, and pricing strategies with the Chief Estimator.
• Support buyouts and negotiations with Project Managers.
• Maintain estimating data libraries and bid logs.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Cost analysis

Takeoffs

Contract interpretation

Financial awareness

Client communication

Inside sales

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Job description

Hewitt Young in Albany, NY is seeking an Electrical Estimator who turns opportunities into profitable wins. You will own the estimate process from bid review to final proposal, aligning with project goals and client expectations.

The role collaborates with project managers, procurement, and executives, prepares competitive proposals, and maintains cost data and bid logs to support accurate, timely submissions.