Electrical Estimator — NYC Bids & Takeoffs

Welsbach Electric; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

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 by line item.

The role is hands-on and requires familiarity with the NYC market and deadlines. The ideal candidate reads electrical drawings, understands the NEC and local codes, and excels in Excel.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical estimating experience, ideally with an electrical contractor.
• Proficient in bidding software—Accubid/AccubidAnywhere; Live Count user strongly preferred.
• Able to read electrical drawings, one-lines, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and NYC/local building codes.
• Has bid work in NYC and the boroughs, Long Island, and Northern NJ.
• Strong Excel skills and close attention to detail.
• Communicates clearly and delivers bids on time in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed takeoffs using bidding software — Accubid, AccubidAnywhere, Live Count preferred
• Price the work and develop proposals that break the bid down by phase and by line item
• Review drawings, specs, and addenda to define scope, inclusions, and exclusions
• Identify project risks and develop value engineering options to bring cost down
• Work with engineering staff to obtain budgeting and review risk and value engineering ideas
• Solicit and level vendor and subcontractor pricing so nothing in the scope is missed
• Coordinate with project managers and field to confirm numbers are sound and the job can be built
• Maintain the estimate files, historical pricing, and bid records

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading drawings & specs

Excel

Bid management

NYC market knowledge

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 by line item.

The role is hands-on and requires familiarity with the NYC market and deadlines. The ideal candidate reads electrical drawings, understands the NEC and local codes, and excels in Excel.