JOSEPH MANZUETA
WEST NEW YORK
Summary
Detail-oriented Electrical Estimator specializing in accurate estimates for commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Expertise includes quantity takeoffs, blueprint analysis, labor and material estimation, and bid preparation. Effectively manages multiple bids while collaborating with project teams to ensure timely, competitive proposals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Estimator
Matros Automated
LIC, NY
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared detailed cost estimates and competitive bid proposals for commercial and institutional electrical projects valued from $100,000 to $3 million, enhancing project viability.
- Develop accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates to support project budgeting and bid strategy.
- Review electrical plans and specifications to ensure compliance with NEC requirements, project standards, and client expectations.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions to improve bid competitiveness while maintaining project quality.
- Prepare and submit complete bid packages within strict deadlines for negotiated and competitive bid opportunities.
- Identified value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions, increasing bid competitiveness while ensuring project quality.
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and evaluate scope completeness.
- Maintain current material pricing, labor rates, and estimating databases to ensure accurate and up-to-date project estimates.
- Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to facilitate seamless transitions from estimating to project execution, improving alignment and project outcomes.
Electrical Estimator
Mass Electric - Kiewit
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Prepared detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil, industrial, and commercial electrical projects ranging from $1 million to $200 million.
- Performed comprehensive quantity takeoffs from construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents for bridges, water treatment facilities, and large infrastructure projects.
- Developed detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and production cost estimates to support accurate project budgeting.
- Evaluated project scope, constructability, and risk factors to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve bid competitiveness.
- Coordinated with vendors, subcontractors, and engineering teams to obtain pricing and ensure complete bid coverage.
- Reviewed electrical designs for compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements.
- Prepared and submitted complete bid packages while meeting strict public and private procurement deadlines.
- Maintained current material pricing, labor rates, and estimating databases to reflect changing market conditions.
- Worked closely with project management and operations teams during bid reviews and project turnover to support successful project execution.
Electrical Estimator
Commercial Electric Contractors
LIC, NY
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed detailed estimates and bid proposals for commercial electrical projects ranging from $30,000 to $2 million.
- Performed comprehensive takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications for hospitals, schools, banks, and commercial office buildings.
- Estimated labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs to produce accurate and competitive project budgets.
- Reviewed electrical plans to ensure compliance with NEC requirements and project specifications.
- Coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and evaluate scope coverage.
- Identified value engineering opportunities and cost-saving strategies to improve project competitiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Prepared complete bid packages, tracked bid deadlines, and supported management throughout the bid review and award process.
- Maintained current pricing databases and monitored fluctuations in material and labor costs to improve estimating accuracy.
- Collaborated with project managers and field teams during project turnover to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to execution.
Electrical Estimator
Troon Electric
Moonachie, NJ
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for commercial electrical projects ranging from $10,000 to $800,000.
- Reviewed construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and develop competitive bids.
- Evaluated electrical layouts to determine material quantities, wiring requirements, equipment needs, and code-compliant device placement.
- Calculated labor hours, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and equipment expenses to produce comprehensive project estimates.
- Solicited and analyzed vendor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and maximize project profitability.
- Assessed project risks, identified cost-saving opportunities, and recommended value engineering solutions when appropriate.
- Prepared and submitted complete bid packages while meeting customer requirements and bid deadlines.
- Maintained and updated pricing databases to reflect current material costs, labor rates, and market conditions.
- Worked closely with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate estimating and smooth project handoffs after award.
Electrical Apprentice
MF Electric
Bronx, NY
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted journeyman electrician in executing electrical projects, ensuring adherence to instructions and safety protocols.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Transported materials to job sites to support project operations.
- Assist a journeyman electrician and follow instructions.
- Carry and deliver materials.
- Prepare and clean work areas.
Education
900-Hour Electrician Training Certificate Program - Electrician
APEX Technical School
Long Island City, NY08-2018
GED - undefined
Lehman College
Bronx, NY06-2017
Skills
- Electrical Estimating
- Cost estimating
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Bid preparation
- Bid analysis
- Budget Development
- Cost Analysis
- Value Engineering
- Cost Control
- Change Order Pricing
- Preconstruction Services
- Design-Build Estimating
- Hard Bid & Negotiated Projects
- Scope Review
- Constructability Review
- Market Research
- Electrical Safety
- Power Distribution
- Lighting Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Low Voltage Systems
- NEC Code Compliance
- Blueprint review
- Electrical Plan Interpretation
- Institutional Construction
- Water treatment
- Multimeter
- Electrical Installation
- Tool Calibration
- Office fit-outs
- Ground-up construction
- Renovation
- Tenant improvements
- McCormick
- EBM
- OnScreen Take-Off
- Plan Swift
- Intellibid
- ConEst
- Accubid
- BlueBeam
- Procore
- BuildingConnected
- Excel
- Multimeter
- Power Tools
- Hand Tools
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Spanish (Native)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
- Local 3 Member - Union
- APEX Technical School 900 Hour Electrical & Advanced Electrical Certification
- Top Tech Award
Timeline
Electrical Estimator
Matros Automated
02.2026 - Current
Electrical Estimator
Mass Electric - Kiewit
05.2024 - 01.2026
Electrical Estimator
Commercial Electric Contractors
08.2022 - 03.2024
Electrical Estimator
Troon Electric
07.2019 - 04.2022
Electrical Apprentice
MF Electric
08.2018 - 06.2019
GED - undefined
Lehman College
900-Hour Electrician Training Certificate Program - Electrician
APEX Technical School