Senior Cost Estimator - Electrical

Toscano Clements Taylor Cost Consultants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Applicable bonus programs

Job summary

Toscano Clements Taylor (TCT) is seeking an experienced Electrical Cost Estimator for a client-facing role supporting major transportation and public infrastructure projects in New York City. The position is on-site at the client location five days per week.

You will develop detailed electrical estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, price analyses, and validate current pricing using databases and supplier quotes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical construction cost estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and estimating/takeoff tools; OST desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical cost estimates across design phases.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings to identify cost drivers and risks.
• Develop pricing analyses, cost benchmarks, and estimate validations.
• Validate current pricing using databases, contractor proposals, and supplier quotes.
• Review inputs for accuracy and finalize unit-cost pricing.
• Prepare cost models and present estimates, budgets, and risk assessments to clients and management.

Skills

Electrical cost estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Cost benchmarking

Pricing analyses

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Cost databases

Job description

New York, NY | Full-time | Client site, 5 days per week | Salary up to $195,000

About Toscano Clements Taylor

Toscano Clements Taylor (TCT) is a cost consulting firm specializing in cost estimating, scheduling, and project controls for complex construction and infrastructure projects. We work closely with clients to deliver accurate, reliable, and strategic cost management solutions throughout all phases of project development.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Cost Estimator for a client-facing role supporting major transportation and public infrastructure projects in New York City. The ideal candidate brings hands-on electrical estimating expertise, experience with New York City transit infrastructure, and the ability to independently develop, review, and defend detailed cost estimates. This position is based on site at the client location five days per week.

• Prepare detailed electrical material, labor, equipment, and construction cost estimates across conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform electrical quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings, specifications, narratives, and project requirements to identify cost drivers, scope gaps, risks, and potential challenges.
• Develop pricing analyses, cost benchmarking, and estimate validations to support accuracy, completeness, and project-specific requirements.
• Obtain and validate current pricing using cost databases, contractor and subcontractor proposals, supplier quotations, and industry resources.
• Review discipline-specific takeoffs and estimate inputs for accuracy, completeness, and suitability for the project scope and design stage.
• Review and finalize unit-cost pricing to reflect current market conditions, labor requirements, project logistics, and construction methodologies.
• Develop scopes of work, estimating assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and documentation of special project conditions.
• Prepare conceptual and feasibility-level electrical cost models using historical benchmarks and industry experience to forecast early-stage project costs.
• Prepare and present cost estimates, budget analyses, pricing recommendations, and risk assessments to client representatives, senior management, contractors, and vendors.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and technical teams to clarify electrical scope, resolve discrepancies, and support design decisions.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing, identify inconsistencies, and maintain professional relationships with external partners.
• Maintain accurate, organized estimating records; manage multiple assignments and deadlines; and provide technical guidance or quality reviews as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical construction cost estimating experience.
• Demonstrated experience on New York City transit, rail, subway, stations, or comparable public transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction drawings, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and estimating methodologies.
• Ability to prepare and evaluate detailed estimates for electrical work across multiple design and construction phases.
• Familiarity with New York City public-sector construction practices, project requirements, and local market conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating/takeoff tools; experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST) is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical judgment, organization, and ability to work independently in a client-facing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Annual base salary up to $195,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

TCT offers a benefits package that includes

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• applicable bonus programs

This position requires onsite attendance at the client location five days per week.