Large Scale Electrical Estimator

Hunt Electric•West Valley City, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking a full-time Electrical Estimator to join its Salt Lake City office. The role is responsible for all aspects of bidding electrical work and requires substantial electrical construction experience and customer-service skills to build and maintain relationships. The estimator works on commercial, mixed-use, multi-dwelling, healthcare, and mission-critical projects, including managing multiple high-revenue projects at once. Healthcare project experience and an electrical background are preferred in the posting’s introductory description. The position includes preparing bids, cost estimates, preconstruction budgets, schedules, take-offs, bid letters, and supporting documents; reviewing drawings and specifications; obtaining vendor quotes; and visiting job sites for remodel projects. The estimator presents bid materials to the electrical division manager for review and contributes to a positive team environment. The stated typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hunt Electric describes itself as a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor headquartered in Salt Lake City, with branch locations in Denver, St. George, and Boise. The company states that it offers opportunities for employees to learn, grow, contribute, and lead.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in electrical construction, design, and finance.
Two years of experience or knowledge in electrical project management.
A licensed electrician or an electrical background is required.
Ability to multitask and bid multiple projects simultaneously.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence.
Proficiency with Accubid/Construct Jobs.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and in Bluebeam.
Experience managing projects.
Dependability and the ability to work the scheduled hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience with healthcare projects.
Electrical background (also stated as a requirement elsewhere in the posting).

Responsibilities

Bid and prepare cost estimates for electrical work.
Prepare and oversee preconstruction budgets and scheduling.
Download drawings and bid documents.
Review contract drawings and specifications.
Contact vendors to obtain quotes.
Conduct job-site visits for remodel projects.
Prepare bid letters and other documents required for bids.
Prepare and present take-offs, quotes, bid letters, and other bid documents to the electrical division manager for review.
Estimate commercial, mixed-use, multi-dwelling, healthcare, and mission-critical projects.
Manage multiple high-revenue projects.
Contribute actively to a positive team environment.
Maintain regular attendance and comply with scheduled work hours.
Demonstrate knowledge of the National Electric Code.
Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the manager.