Estimator - Electrical Contractor/Electrical Construction
1 day ago
Matawan
Job Description Electrical Estimator Electrical Contracting – Electrical Construction (Commercial & Industrial) We are seeking a motivated Electrical Estimator with 1–5 years of experience to join a growing commercial/industrial electrical contracting team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in estimating and preconstruction, working on projects typically ranging in the $100K to $3Million dollar area. You will support senior estimators and project teams in preparing accurate, competitive bids while gaining exposure to a wide range of electrical construction projects. This is a strong opportunity for someone earlier in their career to learn from senior team members, gain exposure to larger projects, and grow into a high-impact role within a reputable electrical contractor. Key Responsibilities • Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for commercial and industrial electrical projects, • Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and bid documents, • Analyze blueprints, electrical plans, and project specifications, • Solicit and review vendor and subcontractor quotes, • Support the development of labor, material, and equipment cost estimates, • Use estimating software (e.g., Accubid, ConEst, McCormick) to build estimates, • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams, • Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walks as needed, • Help maintain and update cost databases and historical pricing, • 1–5 years of experience in electrical estimating or electrical construction (field experience is a plus), • Knowledge of commercial and/or industrial electrical systems, • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams, • Familiarity with estimating software such as Accubid, ConEst, or McCormick, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Effective communication and teamwork abilities, • Understanding of NEC codes and construction practices, • Experience working for an electrical contractor / electrical construction firm, • Exposure to projects such as:, • Office buildings, • Warehouses / distribution centers, • Manufacturing facilities, • Competitive base salary, • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision), • 401(k) with company match, • Paid time off and holidays, • Clear career growth path into Senior Estimator or Project Management, • Stable backlog of commercial and industrial work #Construction #Associate #LI-AS1 Key Words: MEP, Electrical Construction, Electrical Contractor, Electrical Project Manager, Project Manager, Estimator, AccuBid, ConEst, McCormick, EBM, Electrical Bid Manager, Electrical Contracting, OST, On-Screen Takeoff. Company DescriptionLibertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move! Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month. Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on: Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.