We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join the team in the New York City area (onsite). This role leads full-cycle estimating efforts on complex projects while playing a key role in preconstruction strategy and team development.
What You'll Do as the Senior Electrical Estimator:
- Lead detailed cost estimating for large electrical construction projects
- Review drawings, specs, and bid documents to define full project scope
- Perform quantity takeoffs across power, lighting, and low voltage systems
- Build labor, material, and equipment cost models
- Identify value engineering opportunities and cost efficiencies
- Conduct risk assessments to ensure complete and competitive pricing
- Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
- Prepare and submit competitive proposals and support bid presentations
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers through preconstruction
- Support handoff to operations teams upon project award
- Contribute to design-build and design-assist initiatives
- Mentor junior estimators and help refine estimating best practices
Must-Haves as the Senior Electrical Estimator:
- 5+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably with a contractor
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, codes, and construction methods
- Experience with estimating software such as Accubid, ConEst, or similar
- Ability to perform detailed takeoffs and cost modeling
- Proven ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Experience managing multiple bids and deadlines
- Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
- Vendor negotiation and bid management experience
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Electrical Estimator:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Experience with BIM and digital takeoff tools
- Leadership experience mentoring or managing junior team members
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or public works projects
Benefits Offered:
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects in a major metro market
- Strong pipeline of upcoming work and long-term stability
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Career growth into leadership and preconstruction strategy roles
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
