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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive bids for commercial and municipal projects. This role is crucial in securing new business and requires a strong understanding of electrical systems and construction practices.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and bid documents
- Performing electrical quantity takeoffs
- Developing detailed labor and material estimates
- Soliciting and evaluating vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Preparing complete bid packages and proposals
- Attending site visits and pre-bid meetings
- Identifying project risks and value-engineering opportunities
- Working closely with Project Managers through project handoff
- Assisting with change orders and project budgeting
- Building strong relationships with customers, vendors, engineers, and general contractors
Requirements
- 3+ years of estimating experience in electrical construction, lighting, low voltage, fire alarm, security systems, or related construction trades
- Ability to read blueprints, electrical drawings, and specifications
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and construction practices
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook & Word)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- OSHA 30 and SST certifications (or ability to maintain required certifications)
Skills
- Estimating
- Electrical construction
- Lighting
- Low voltage systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Security systems
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical drawing interpretation
- Specification interpretation
- Quantity takeoff
- Labor estimating
- Material estimating
- Vendor pricing
- Subcontractor pricing
- Bid package preparation
- Proposal preparation
- Site visits
- Pre-bid meetings
- Risk identification
- Value engineering
- Project management
- Change order assistance
- Budgeting
- Customer relationship management
- Vendor relationship management
- Engineer relationship management
- General contractor relationship management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- NEC code knowledge
- Local electrical code knowledge
- Estimating software usage
- Design-Build experience
- Design-Assist experience
Location
- Hawthorne, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- In Person
Experience Level
- 3+ years of estimating experience
Education Level
- Construction Management degree (preferred)
- Engineering degree (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000 - $115,000
- Performance Based Earning Potential
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Based Earning Potential
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
About the Company
- For more than 30 years, Candela Systems Corporation has built a reputation for delivering exceptional electrical construction projects throughout East Coast and the Caribbean.
- Our work helps power businesses and communities every day through projects including commercial buildings, municipal infrastructure, EV charging stations, roadway lighting, sports lighting, and energy-efficient lighting systems.
- We are a stable company with more than three decades of success.
- We offer a supportive, family-oriented culture.
- We provide opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.