Electrical Estimator — NYC Infrastructure & Projects

01411 Five Star Electric Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Electric Corporation in New York, NY is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial and infrastructure projects. You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit pricing, and craft bid packages to win competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of electrical estimating experience, with proficiency in estimating software and Excel. This on-site role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $150,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of electrical estimating experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
• HS Diploma/equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents.
• Perform detailed electrical quantity takeoffs for power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, and low-voltage systems.
• Develop labor, material, and equipment cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare bid summaries and proposal documentation.
• Analyze project risks, scope gaps, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required.
• Assist with preparing bid packages for public and private sector projects.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with operations and project management teams to develop competitive pricing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bid management

Reading drawings

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Technology

HS Diploma/equivalent

Tools

Accubid

ConEst

McCormick

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Five Star Electric Corporation in New York, NY is seeking an Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial and infrastructure projects. You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit pricing, and craft bid packages to win competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of electrical estimating experience, with proficiency in estimating software and Excel. This on-site role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $150,000 depending on experience.