Chief Electrical Estimator

Chief Electrical Estimator

Hunt Electric, Inc. of Salt Lake City, UT is looking for a full-time Chief Electrical Estimator to join our team overseeing our electrical estimations and bidding.

The ideal candidate will be career-minded and eager to grow professionally while contributing to the overall success of our company. We seek individuals who bring strategic, solutions-oriented leadership, strong mentoring abilities, exceptional analytical and organizational skills, the capacity to perform under tight deadlines, and a high level of attention to detail—qualities we will further develop through training to prepare them for future leadership opportunities.

Major Duties:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating team.
• Oversee all aspects of the estimating process.
• Review and approve all major bids and conceptual budgets.
• Develop department standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage preconstruction budgets and conceptual estimates.
• Support executive leadership in revenue forecasting.
• Build and maintain strong industry relationships.
• Oversee drawing reviews and bid document management.
• Attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, and client presentations.
• Facilitate smooth project handoffs to operations.

• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning, goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, with a "Can-Do" positive attitude.
• Other duties or locations as assigned by Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of electrical construction estimating experience.
• 5+ years in a senior or supervisory estimating role.
• Licensed electrician or substantial electrical construction background required.
• Strong knowledge of commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission critical electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing simultaneous, high-value, complex bids.
• Expert understanding of construction means and methods, budgeting, scheduling, and preconstruction processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams.
• High proficiency with estimating software, digital plan review tools, and standard preconstruction platforms.
• Significant design-build and design assist estimating experience.
• Experience as a Chief Estimator or Lead Estimator is a bonus.
• Advanced skills with Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, MS Projects a plus.
• Strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Clean driving record.

As a full-time Chief Estimator, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).