Electrical Estimator

My client is a growing commercial electrical contractor that has dominated the New Jersey market for over 30 years. They actively compete on a variety of projects scaling from $1 million to over $40 million! They pride themselves on longevity and culture with most staff being there for over 10 years. They are actively looking to bring on a Electrical Estimator to their team. This opportunity offers mentorship, large projects and growth opportunity.

Responsibilities (Include the following. Other duties may be assigned)

• Prepare quantity take-offs of electrical and low voltage systems
• Prepare detailed estimates including assigning material and labor values to take-offs
• Acquire vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment and systems
• Evaluate and assist with subcontractor and vendor scope and pricing review
• Participate and coordinate in project kick-off and turn-over meetings
• Provide leadership, training and motivation to estimating staff
• Provide accurate monitoring of department employees performance by having higher level of interaction on a day-to-day basis
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, executed plans, and programs
• Be responsible for talking to executive management to have conversations on whether or not to bid on something
• Work with other execs to complete proposals and estimates
• Get quotes for vendors, look at pricing for lighting fixtures
• Communicate with GC's

Additional Qualifications

• Estimating ability in the industrial, commercial, or life science
• Ability to manage multiple estimates at one time
• Accubid proficiency

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

This is a hybrid position in Somerset,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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Salary : $140,000 - $200,000