Electrical Estimator – Drive Profitable Bids & Projects

Hewitt Young; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Young in Middletown, NY is seeking an Electrical Estimator who turns opportunities into profitable wins. You will takeoffs, develop cost estimates, and prepare competitive proposals to set the project up for success.

You will collaborate with the Chief Estimator, Project Managers, Procurement, and executives, ensuring accurate estimates, data-driven pricing, and a clear proposal narrative.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to produce precise takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Prepare and submit competitive proposals with clear assumptions and a complete picture.
• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator on scope strategy, risk assessment, and pricing approach.
• Work with Project Managers, Procurement, and Executives during buyouts and negotiations.
• Support Project Managers to assess job status, scope clarifications and change orders.
• Estimate construction costs for Public (plan and spec) and Private negotiated work 50–75% complete.
• Develop proposals qualifying assumptions, allowances, cost-saving opportunities, and alternates.
• Attend pre bid meetings, pre bid walkthroughs, and site visits.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Cost analysis

Strong communication

Inside sales mindset

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Job description

Hewitt Young in Middletown, NY is seeking an Electrical Estimator who turns opportunities into profitable wins. You will takeoffs, develop cost estimates, and prepare competitive proposals to set the project up for success.

You will collaborate with the Chief Estimator, Project Managers, Procurement, and executives, ensuring accurate estimates, data-driven pricing, and a clear proposal narrative.