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Position: Electrical Estimator

Company: Divine Spark Electric
Location: Lakewood, NJ
Reports To: Director of Operations / COO
Employment 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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