Senior Electrical Estimator

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-provided benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in New York, NY for an on-site, permanent role. The candidate will handle complex commercial electrical estimates from bid review through submission, with a path toward leading the estimating department.

You will collaborate with project managers and leadership, refine bid strategies, and mentor other estimators, contributing to profitable project outcomes and department growth.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of commercial electrical estimating experience.
• Experience with healthcare construction, commercial fit-outs, or telecom facilities desirable.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating software; Accubid experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed commercial electrical construction estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and review drawings, specs, and bid docs.
• Manage estimating process from initial bid to final submission.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and identify scope gaps.
• Evaluate project risks, labor needs, material costs, and market conditions.
• Collaborate with PMs and leadership on bid strategy and requirements.
• Utilize estimating software and online bid portals.
• Mentor and lead junior estimators as department grows.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Healthcare projects

Leadership potential

Bid management

Accubid

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Senior Electrical Estimator

$160000 - $180000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

Senior Electrical Estimator – $160K–$170K | Future Department Leadership!

A bit about us:

We are a highly established electrical construction contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-quality projects throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our work spans major healthcare facilities, commercial developments, corporate interiors, and technically demanding electrical installations.

With a strong foundation, longstanding customer relationships, and an experienced team of construction professionals, we offer the stability of an established organization while continuing to invest in our people and future growth.

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator who wants more than just another estimating position. This is an opportunity to become a key member of our preconstruction team, take ownership of challenging commercial projects, and ultimately grow into leadership of an established estimating department.

If you're an experienced estimator who enjoys the technical side of construction but also wants a voice in strategy, mentoring, and department growth, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Why join us?

• $160,000–$170,000 base salary, depending on experience


• Clear opportunity to advance into estimating department leadership


• Established estimating team and collaborative project environment


• Challenging commercial electrical construction projects


• Long-standing organization with strong customer relationships


• Union-provided benefits, subject to applicable eligibility


• Opportunity to influence estimating strategy and future growth

Job Details

We're seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to manage complex commercial electrical estimates from initial bid review through final submission.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical estimating experience, attention to detail, and the ability to eventually mentor and lead other estimators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed commercial electrical construction estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.


• Perform quantity takeoffs and review electrical drawings, specifications, and bid documentation.


• Manage the complete estimating process, from initial bid evaluation through pricing and final submission.


• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and identify potential scope gaps.


• Evaluate project risks, labor requirements, material pricing, and market conditions.


• Collaborate with Project Managers and leadership on bid strategy and project requirements.


• Utilize electrical estimating software and online bid portals.


• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates while maintaining profitability expectations.


• Support estimating reviews, project handoffs, and process improvements.


• Grow into a leadership role with responsibility for mentoring estimators and overseeing department activities.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–10+ years of commercial electrical estimating experience.


• Strong background estimating complex commercial electrical construction projects.


• Experience with healthcare construction, commercial fit-outs, or telecommunications-related facilities is highly desirable.


• Proficiency with electrical estimating software; Accubid experience is a plus.


• Ability to independently manage estimates from takeoff through final submission.


• Strong understanding of electrical labor, materials, drawings, specifications, and project costs.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• Prior mentoring or leadership experience is a plus.


• Interest in eventually leading an estimating department.

Work Environment & Travel

• Full-time, in-person position, primarily office-based.


• Projects are located throughout New York City's five boroughs, with occasional work in Westchester County.


• Occasional local travel may be required for project site visits, pre-bid walkthroughs, and meetings.


• Eligible business-related transportation expenses are reimbursed.


• No regular overnight travel is currently anticipated.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.