Switchgear Estimator & Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Empowered Staffing is partnered with a well-established electrical supply and lighting company has been a trusted provider of high-quality products. Catering to contractors, electricians, and homeowners, the company offers an extensive inventory, including specialty and hard-to-find items, to meet a wide range of project needs. With a large warehouse and partnerships with leading brands, they are known for delivering reliable solutions for both residential and commercial lighting.

Due to expansion in the greater New York area, our client is excited to add an Electrical Estimator & Project Manager to their corporate team in Brooklyn.

About the Role:

This is a highly technical, hands-on sales estimating role responsible for managing the entire bid-to-buy cycle for custom switchgear projects — from reviewing construction drawings to pricing, vendor negotiation, quote preparation, and project coordination after a project is awarded.

You’ll work closely with vendors like Schneider Electric and ABB, collaborating with our internal sales, shipping, and management teams. This role demands someone highly organized, responsive, and confident navigating fast-paced, high-value commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities:

•Review bid specifications, electrical drawings, and project plans to determine switchgear and related material requirements

•Liaise with multiple vendors to source, price, and negotiate optimal terms

•Build accurate, competitive, and timely bid proposals for contractors bidding on major commercial electrical projects

•Own the bid process end-to-end — manage pricing, quote assembly, documentation, and delivery deadlines

•Coordinate internally with sales, shipping & receiving, and upper management to align on logistics, approvals, and customer requirements

•Manage BOM (bill of materials) creation and project material lists

•After project award, oversee project coordination: ensuring timely equipment delivery, troubleshooting issues, and serving as a client point of contact

•Delegate data entry tasks (line-item inputs, documentation uploads) to support resources as needed

•Maintain strong professional relationships with both vendors and high-value commercial electrical contractor clients

Requirements:

•5+ years of experience in switchgear estimating or technical project coordination within an electrical distributor environment

•In-depth knowledge of electrical switchgear products and commercial electrical systems

•Familiarity with Schneider, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, or similar vendor quoting platforms preferred (Empower, SE Advantage, etc.)

•Demonstrated ability to review and interpret commercial electrical drawings and project specifications

•Highly organized, detail-driven, and capable of juggling multiple large, complex bids at once

•Excellent communication skills — phone, email, and text; must be proactive and highly responsive

•Strong knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, and industry standards.

•Experience working across multiple departments including upper management, sales teams, and shipping/logistics

•Experience with NetSuite ERP preferred

•Must be comfortable working onsite, full-time, in the Brooklyn office