Chief Electrical Estimator

About the role

Hunt Electric, Inc. of Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a full-time Chief Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating team, oversee all aspects of the estimating process, and support executive leadership in revenue forecasting.

Responsibilities

• 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 contribute to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Advanced skills with Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, MS Projects a plus.
• Strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 10+ years of electrical construction estimating experience, 5+ years in a senior or supervisory estimating role, a 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, high proficiency with estimating software, digital plan review tools, and standard preconstruction platforms, significant design-build and design assist estimating experience, advanced skills with Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, MS Projects, strong vendor and subcontractor relationships, and a clean driving record.

Skills

• Strategic, solutions-oriented leadership.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• The capacity to perform under tight deadlines.
• A high level of attention to detail.

Benefits

As a full-time Chief Estimator, you would 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).

About Hunt Electric, Inc.

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available to all types of markets. With licenses in eight states and offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, Boise, and Denver, we have continued to lead the industry across the Intermountain West since 1986. Our turn-key services range from design-build engineering to construction and maintenance. With eight in-house divisions, an on-site prefabrication department, in-house licensed engineers, a fully trained and specialized workforce, and 24-hour on-call service, Hunt Electric ensures our clients’ projects are successful from start to finish – and beyond.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm.