NYC Electrical Estimator — Takeoffs & Bids

Welsbach Electric Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local 3 benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

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

It is a hands-on role for someone familiar with the NYC market, keeping estimates clean and organized to meet bid deadlines. Ideal candidates read electrical drawings and specs, are proficient with Accubid, and have a solid grasp of NEC/ NYC codes.

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 takeoffs using bidding software and price the work by phase and line item.
• Review drawings, specs, and addenda to define scope, inclusions, exclusions.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to ensure budgets and risks are understood.
• Solicit and level vendor and subcontractor pricing to cover all scope.
• Maintain accurate estimate files and bid records.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Accubid bidding

Drawings + specs

NEC NYC codes

NYC bid experience

Excel skills

Clear communication

Tools

Bluebeam

Live Count

Job description

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

It is a hands-on role for someone familiar with the NYC market, keeping estimates clean and organized to meet bid deadlines. Ideal candidates read electrical drawings and specs, are proficient with Accubid, and have a solid grasp of NEC/ NYC codes.