Regional Electrical Estimator: Win Bids & Grow Profits

Hewitt Young; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Young in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Professional - Salaried Electrical Estimator to convert opportunities into profitable bids. You will interpret drawings, quantify electrical scopes, and partner with estimating and preconstruction to deliver clear, competitive proposals.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, takeoff proficiency, and client-facing communication to win opportunities across the region while maintaining CRM discipline and accurate forecasts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction and related scopes.
• Skilled in estimating software, takeoff tools, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities across the assigned region.
• Build trusted relationships with strategic customer bases including GC, owners, developers, integrators, industrial clients and municipalities.
• Represent Hewitt Young in client meetings, job walks, networking events, and industry forums.
• Qualify opportunities to ensure bid targets align with HY strategy and margin goals.
• Partner with Estimating and Preconstruction to deliver accurate, clear, and competitive proposals.
• Maintain CRM discipline – updates, forecasts, status notes, and next steps of accountability.
• Communicate sales risks and opportunities proactively to leadership.
• Support contract negotiation and ensure scope clarity to eliminate downstream surprises.
• Serve as a professional and recognizable face of Hewitt Young within the region.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Takeoffs

Client communication

CRM usage

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Hewitt Young in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Professional - Salaried Electrical Estimator to convert opportunities into profitable bids. You will interpret drawings, quantify electrical scopes, and partner with estimating and preconstruction to deliver clear, competitive proposals.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, takeoff proficiency, and client-facing communication to win opportunities across the region while maintaining CRM discipline and accurate forecasts.