Job Description
**About Us**
We are one of New Jersey's leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. We have expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design-build, installation, and maintenance.
**Job Summary**
Forest Electric NJ seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator with experience in electrical power and lighting systems, medium voltage substation and distribution, pharmaceuticals, hospitals and/or data centers to assist the company in its Edison, NJ location in meeting its goals and objectives. They may also assist project management as it relates to certain projects and will partner with other employees.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
+ The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for producing 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 the lead estimate review; periodically follow-up with personnel to review cost trends, forecast (or bids) versus the final estimate
+ Evaluate and assist with subcontractor and vendor scope and pricing review
+ Take an active role in the preparation, review and recommendation of contract scope changes and field related change orders
+ Actively participate and coordinate in project kick-off and turn-over meetings
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to commute to field locations
+ Regular, predictable and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the job
**Qualifications**
+ Must have ten (10) plus years experience in estimating electrical construction projects
+ Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited College or University preferred
+ Demonstrated experience in electrical power and lighting, preferably with medium voltage substation and distribution, pharmaceuticals, hospitals and/or data centers
+ Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects, and work with minimal supervision
+ Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating
+ Working knowledge of ConEst estimating software is preferred
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
+ Proven communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer.
+ Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse.
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to occasionally commute to construction site locations and navigate around construction site locations.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
**Notice to Prospective Employees**
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**Geographic Disclosure**
Compensation Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Other Compensation: Position is bonus eligible.
Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.
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**Job Locations** _US-NJ-Edison_
**ID** _2025-5061_
**Company** _Forest Electric Corp._
**Category** _Operations Services_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_
**Location Type** _Onsite_
**Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(10/23/2025 8:46 AM)_
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office, Flexible hours,
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