Electrical Estimator — NYC Bids & Takeoffs

EMCOR Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local 3 benefits

Job summary

Welsbach Electric is seeking an Electrical Estimator with 3–5 years of experience to join our estimating team in New York City. You will prepare takeoffs, price the work, and develop proposals that lay out the bid by phase and line item.

This is a hands-on role for someone familiar with the NYC market and bid timelines. The candidate should be proficient with bidding software (Accubid/AccubidAnywhere) and Live Count is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical estimating experience.
• Proficient in bidding software such as Accubid/AccubidAnywhere; Live Count preferred.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, one-lines, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed takeoffs and price the work for bids.
• Break the bid down by phase and line item in proposals.
• Review drawings, specs, and addenda to define scope, inclusions, exclusions.
• Identify risks and propose value engineering to reduce costs.
• Coordinate with engineering staff for budgeting and risk review.
• Solicit and level vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Coordinate with project managers and field to ensure numbers are sound.
• Maintain estimate files, historical pricing, and bid records.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bid experience

Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Tools

Accubid/AccubidAnywhere

Live Count

Job description

Welsbach Electric is seeking an Electrical Estimator with 3–5 years of experience to join our estimating team in New York City. You will prepare takeoffs, price the work, and develop proposals that lay out the bid by phase and line item.

This is a hands-on role for someone familiar with the NYC market and bid timelines. The candidate should be proficient with bidding software (Accubid/AccubidAnywhere) and Live Count is a plus.