What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Electrical Estimator position at Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) - Australia Chapter?
Company Description TruPower Electric is an electrical contractor specializing in commercial construction and custom electrical solutions across New Jersey. The company’s commercial portfolio includes office fit-outs, multi-family developments, warehouses, retail spaces, and multi-story ground-up office buildings. TruPower Electric also delivers highly customized electrical work for residential homes, maintaining consistent precision, quality, and attention to detail. Team members collaborate on diverse, technically complex projects, providing opportunities to develop expertise in modern commercial electrical systems and construction practices.
Role Description The Commercial Electrical Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Toms River, NJ. This position is responsible for reviewing plans and specifications, performing detailed quantity takeoffs, and preparing accurate cost estimates for commercial electrical projects. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing bids and proposals, requesting and evaluating supplier and subcontractor pricing, and developing clear, itemized estimates and scopes of work. The estimator collaborates closely with project managers, field supervisors, and clients to clarify project requirements, value-engineer solutions, and support bid submissions and negotiations. Additional responsibilities include maintaining estimating databases, updating cost information, assisting with budgets and change orders, and ensuring that estimates align with company standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
Qualifications
401k matching
Paid time off
Dental
Vision
Health insurance
Role Description The Commercial Electrical Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Toms River, NJ. This position is responsible for reviewing plans and specifications, performing detailed quantity takeoffs, and preparing accurate cost estimates for commercial electrical projects. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing bids and proposals, requesting and evaluating supplier and subcontractor pricing, and developing clear, itemized estimates and scopes of work. The estimator collaborates closely with project managers, field supervisors, and clients to clarify project requirements, value-engineer solutions, and support bid submissions and negotiations. Additional responsibilities include maintaining estimating databases, updating cost information, assisting with budgets and change orders, and ensuring that estimates align with company standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Strong electrical estimating skills, including blueprint reading, quantity takeoffs, and cost analysis for commercial construction projects.
- Experience with estimating or construction management software (e.g., electrical takeoff tools, EBM, MS Excel, project management platforms).
- Solid understanding of commercial electrical systems, NEC and local codes, and typical installation methods and materials.
- Proficiency in analytical and mathematical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in pricing and bid preparation.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with project managers, field teams, suppliers, and clients.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple bids and deadlines.
- Prior experience as an electrical estimator or in commercial electrical construction; on-site field experience is highly reccomended.
- Technical training or a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
- Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous learning in evolving construction and electrical technologies.
401k matching
Paid time off
Dental
Vision
Health insurance
Salary : $70,000 - $105,000