NYC Electrical Estimator: Takeoffs & Bids

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local 3 benefits

Job summary

Welsbach Electric in New York City 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 who knows the NYC market and can meet bids on deadlines. This position requires proficiency with NYC-area codes, strong Excel skills, and the ability to read drawings and specifications while coordinating with project

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical estimating experience, ideally with an electrical contractor.
• Proficient in bidding software — Accubid / Accubid Anywhere. 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed takeoffs using bidding software — Accubid, Accubid Anywhere, 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 reduce cost
• Coordinate with project managers and field to ensure numbers are sound and bids meet deadlines
• Maintain the estimate files, historical pricing, and bid records

Skills

Electrical estimating

Accubid software

Reading drawings

NEC knowledge

NYC bid experience

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Live Count

Bluebeam

Job description

Welsbach Electric in New York City 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 who knows the NYC market and can meet bids on deadlines. This position requires proficiency with NYC-area codes, strong Excel skills, and the ability to read drawings and specifications while coordinating with project