Estimator, Transit & Rails - Large Specialty Projects

About the Role

E-J’s estimators play a pivotal role in securing bids, collaborating with bid teams, vendors, and project managers to ensure estimates reflect market conditions, client specifications, and company standards. • Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and schedules to understand scope. • Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services. • Use McCormick and Bluebeam software to generate precise estimates. • Incorporate market conditions, labor rates, and material costs into pricing. • Collaborate with the bid team to create compliant bid proposals. • Participate in bid meetings and present the rationale behind pricing decisions. • Solicit and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing. • Maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors. • Generate regular cost‑tracking reports and estimate accuracy summaries. • Work with Engineering and Project Management to resolve ambiguities. • Share best practices to improve overall estimating capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸bid proposals
• ▸quote evaluation
• ▸vendor relations
• ▸cost tracking
• ▸estimating software

What You Bring

• Minimum of 8 years of electrical estimating experience. • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent preferred. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. • Expertise in electrical construction practices, materials, and methodologies. • Experience with estimating software such as McCormack and Bluebeam. • Strong analytical, mathematical, and attention‑to‑detail skills. • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. • Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. • Familiarity with local construction market and regulations is advantageous. • Practical knowledge of new and renovation construction.

Requirements

• ▸8+ years
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸electrical construction
• ▸mccormack
• ▸bluebeam

Benefits

• Flexible or hybrid work arrangements as business needs allow. • Job training, mentorship, and supportive management team. • Competitive salary range ($135,000–$180,000) with merit‑based bonus. • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, and vacation. • Tuition reimbursement program and long‑term employment stability. • Team‑oriented, family‑owned culture with national project exposure.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time