Electrical Estimator: Own the Bid, Drive Profitable Projects

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

Job summary

Hewitt Young in Albany, NY is seeking an Electrical Estimator to convert opportunities into winning, profitable bids. You will review bid documents, develop precise takeoffs, and prepare competitive proposals to support project success from buyout through turnover.

The role requires strong electrical construction knowledge, proficiency in estimating software, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and internal teams while aligning with profit goals.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical construction
• 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: Act as the inside sales team by proactively initiating client contact to develop trust

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to produce precise takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Prepare and submit competitive proposals. Break down estimates into clear components, communication assumptions, and present a complete picture to minimize change orders.
• Collaborate with the Chief Estimator on scope strategy, risk assessment, and pricing approach.
• Work with Project Managers, Procurement, and Executives during buyouts and final negotiations.
• Support Project Managers to assess job status, scope clarifications and change order support.
• Estimate construction costs for Public (plan and spec jobs), and Private negotiated work where documents are 50% to 75% complete.
• Handle projects ensuring detailed and comprehensive estimates.
• Develop proposals which qualify assumptions, allowances, cost-saving opportunities, and alternates.
• Work with equipment and material vendors to develop pricing to meet the project needs.
• Track hit rates, analyze wins and losses, and identify ways to improve.
• Take ownership of the entire estimate process, the client relationship, the proposal process and job turnover.
• Maintain accurate estimating data, cost libraries, and bid logs.
• Attend pre bid meetings, pre bid walkthroughs, and site visits.

Skills

Electrical construction knowledge

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Financial analysis

Client communication

Inside sales mindset

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Job description

Hewitt Young in Albany, NY is seeking an Electrical Estimator to convert opportunities into winning, profitable bids. You will review bid documents, develop precise takeoffs, and prepare competitive proposals to support project success from buyout through turnover.

The role requires strong electrical construction knowledge, proficiency in estimating software, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and internal teams while aligning with profit goals.