Lead Electrical Estimator

Trueline • Salt Lake City, UT

43d

About The Position

Trueline’s client, a well established electrical contracting firm specializing in high quality commercial and industrial projects, is seeking a Lead Electrical Estimator to join their team in Salt Lake City. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the estimating process from concept through bid submission, lead a small team, and make a direct impact on project profitability and growth. What You’ll Do as the Lead Electrical Estimator:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Electrical or similar), or equivalent hands on estimating experience.
• Minimum of 7 years’ estimating experience in electrical contracting or construction environments.
• Proficiency using Bluebeam and one or more electrical estimating software tools (for example: Accubid, ConEst, McCormick).
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, labor practices and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings and technical specifications accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills—able to work effectively across teams and with clients/vendors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple estimates under tight deadlines, maintaining quality and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience—able to coach junior estimators and raise the team’s capability.
• Strategic mindset with a detail oriented approach to growing efficiency in the estimating process.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills—able to prioritize and shift between multiple priorities when bid cycles overlap.
• Comfortable with occasional travel to job sites for existing conditions assessment or verifying project data.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy and integrity in all estimating work

Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating lifecycle for electrical projects—from initial review of concept and drawings to final bid submission and presentation.
• Review plans, specifications and drawings to define scope, calculate labor, material and equipment costs, and determine resource requirements.
• Solicit, evaluate and manage subcontractor and vendor pricing proposals; negotiate to secure competitive terms.
• Propose cost saving ideas and value engineering alternatives to support winning bids and strong margins.
• Prepare and present bid packages and comprehensive cost summaries to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Ensure all estimates adhere to company policies, industry standards and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, operations and field teams during project handoff and execution phases.
• Maintain and enhance estimating databases (historical pricing, vendor lists, cost indices) to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor and train junior estimators, fostering their technical growth and promoting consistency in estimating practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level