Chief Electrical Estimator

Hunt Electric • West Valley City, UT

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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, reviews and approves major bids and conceptual budgets, and develops department standards and best practices. The Chief Electrical Estimator also manages preconstruction budgets and conceptual estimates, supports executive revenue forecasting, maintains industry relationships, oversees drawing reviews and bid documentation, participates in job walks and client meetings, and ensures smooth project handoffs to operations.

The company seeks a career-minded, solutions-oriented leader with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and mentoring skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hunt Electric offers competitive pay and benefits. The company describes itself as a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor serving multiple markets across the Intermountain West, with offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, Boise, and Denver.

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 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.
• Strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Clean driving record.
• Strategic, solutions-oriented leadership, mentoring ability, analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under 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 regular 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- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan
• Paid personal time (PTO)
• Competitive pay

What This Job Offers

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