Senior Electric Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator - New Jersey

You lead our estimating team on multi-million dollar projects. You partner with project managers, sales, and estimating. You work in Excel, AccuBid, and Word. You build trust with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead takeoffs, build estimates, and write proposals for mid to large projects
• Run bid reviews with leadership, hit deadlines, and keep quality high
• Verify plans, specs, and scopes are fully covered
• Work with PMs, clients, vendors, and field leaders to solve issues
• Own estimate accuracy and daily guidance for the department
• Provide conceptual budgets using historical data and simple ratios
• Spot risks and drive smart bid strategy and pricing
• Build strong ties with GCs, clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Track material costs, labor trends, and market data, then use it in estimates
• Keep information flowing so estimates are current and clean
• Maintain and improve the estimating database
• Meet with GCs and join bid interviews
• Report on department KPIs and share insights
• Write scope letters and support proposal prep

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical contracting or construction
• 8+ years in electrical estimating
• Team player who works well across departments and with partners
• Steady under tight deadlines
• BS in engineering or construction management preferred, not required
• Expert in electrical estimating with solid value engineering instincts
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plus working knowledge of other trades
• Applies the National Electrical Code, building codes, and OSHA rules
• Active in industry and client relationships
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Spots process gaps and leads change that sticks
• Detail focused, concise, and organized
• Microsoft Office and AccuBid proficient
• Visits job sites and partners with field teams
• Knows the local market and key general contractors