Senior Estimator (Electrical Contractor)

Forest Electric Corp.•Edison, NJ

9d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Electric NJ seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to support the company’s goals and objectives at its Edison, New Jersey location. The role focuses on estimating electrical power and lighting systems, with relevant experience in areas such as medium-voltage substations and distribution, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, and data centers. The estimator may also assist project management on certain projects and will partner with other employees. The position includes producing estimates and proposals, preparing quantity take-offs and detailed estimates with assigned material and labor values, obtaining vendor pricing, and reviewing subcontractor and vendor scope and pricing. The Senior Electrical Estimator also contributes to estimate reviews and cost-trend follow-ups, contract scope changes and field-related change orders, and project kick-off and turnover meetings. Occasional travel to field or construction site locations may be required, and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function. Forest Electric NJ describes itself as a leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services supplier, with expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substations, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design-build, installation, and maintenance.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience estimating electrical construction projects.
Demonstrated experience in electrical power and lighting.
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects effectively and work with minimal supervision.
Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliable on-site attendance.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience with medium-voltage substations and distribution, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, and/or data centers.
Working knowledge of ConEst estimating software.

Responsibilities

Produce estimates and proposals for electrical power and lighting systems.
Provide knowledge and expertise in estimating electrical systems.
Take an active part in preparing quantity take-offs.
Prepare detailed estimates, including assigning material and labor values to take-offs.
Acquire vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment, and systems.
Assist in lead estimate reviews and periodically follow up with personnel to review cost trends and forecast or bid figures versus the final estimate.
Evaluate and assist with subcontractor and vendor scope and pricing reviews.
Participate in preparing, reviewing, and recommending contract scope changes and field-related change orders.
Participate in and coordinate project kick-off and turnover meetings.
Assist project management on certain projects and partner with other employees.
Occasionally commute to field or construction site locations.