Electrical Estimator
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Overview
Compensation
$75,000-$135,000/year
Job Description
Position: Electrical Estimator
Company: Divine Spark ElectricLocation: Lakewood, NJReports To: Director of Operations / COOEmployment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview:
The Electrical Estimator is responsible for producing accurate, timely, and profitable estimates for commercial, light industrial, and select high-end residential electrical projects across Divine Spark Electric and affiliated operating companies. This role directly impacts win rate, margin protection, and backlog quality.
The Estimator works closely with Operations, Project Managers, and Business Development to ensure scopes are complete, pricing reflects real field conditions, and bids align with company margin targets.
Core Responsibilities:
Estimating & Takeoffs:
- Perform detailed electrical takeoffs from drawings, specs, and site information
- Develop complete bid proposals including:
- Labor hours (by phase)
- Material quantities and pricing
- Equipment, rentals, and subcontractors
- General conditions and overhead allocations
- Price work using company labor models, burdened rates, and approved markups
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and risk items before bid submission
Bid Management:
- Prepare and submit bids for:
- Commercial construction projects
- TI / fit-outs
- Light industrial and specialty facilities
- Select high-end residential projects (where applicable)
- Maintain bid logs and estimate status tracking
- Participate in bid reviews and handoffs to Operations
- Support value engineering and alternates when requested
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Coordinate with Project Managers to:
- Review historical job costs
- Validate labor assumptions
- Ensure smooth post-award handoff
- Work with Purchasing to validate material pricing and lead times
- Support Business Development with budgetary estimates and ROM pricing
Systems & Process:
- Use estimating and project management tools (Accubid, ConEst, Excel, etc.)
- Maintain standardized estimating templates and pricing databases
- Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating SOPs and margin controls
- Support multi-entity estimating standards across Divine Spark portfolio companies when required
Key Performance Metrics (KPIs):
- Bid accuracy vs. actual job cost
- Gross margin achievement vs. target
- Bid turnaround time
- Win rate on targeted projects
- Quality of scope clarity (minimal change orders from estimator errors)
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of electrical estimating experience
- Strong understanding of:
- Commercial electrical systems
- NEC requirements
- Labor productivity modeling
- Proven ability to estimate projects ranging from $50K to $5M+
- Strong Excel skills and comfort with estimating software
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in commercial / industrial electrical contracting
- Exposure to multi-entity or high-growth contractor environments
- NJ / NY market experience a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonuses tied to margin and accuracy
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding platform
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What is the work location for this position at 4M Connect?
This job at 4M Connect is located in Lakewood, NJ, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at 4M Connect?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $75,000 and $135,000 per year.
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