Chief Electrical Estimator

Hunt Electric • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking a full-time Chief Electrical Estimator in Salt Lake City, Utah, to oversee electrical estimating and bidding. The role leads and mentors the estimating team, oversees the estimating process, and reviews and approves major bids and conceptual budgets. The Chief Electrical Estimator develops department standards and best practices, manages preconstruction budgets and conceptual estimates, supports executive leadership with revenue forecasting, and maintains industry relationships. The position also oversees drawing reviews and bid document management, attends job walks, pre-bid meetings, and client presentations, and facilitates project handoffs to operations.

The ideal candidate brings strategic, solutions-oriented leadership, mentoring ability, strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines. Hunt Electric emphasizes professional growth, training, and future leadership opportunities. The position requires regular attendance and adherence to scheduled work hours, a positive and dependable attitude, and willingness to perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by a manager.

The position follows a typical schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eligible employees receive medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

Requirements

• At least 10 years of electrical construction estimating experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior or supervisory estimating role.
• Licensed electrician or substantial electrical construction background.
• 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 and 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.
• Strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Clean driving record.
• Dependability, regular attendance, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Chief Estimator or Lead Estimator.
• Advanced skills with Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, and MS Projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating team.
• Oversee all aspects of the estimating process.
• Review and approve 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.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.
• Maintain dependable attendance and comply with scheduled work hours.
• Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid personal time (PTO)
• Competitive pay
• Training and opportunities for professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed