Hunt Electric, Inc. of Salt Lake City, UT is looking for a full-time Chief Electrical Estimator to join our team overseeing our electrical estimations and bidding.
The ideal candidate will be career-minded and eager to grow professionally while contributing to the overall success of our company. We seek individuals who bring strategic, solutions-oriented leadership, strong mentoring abilities, exceptional analytical and organizational skills, the capacity to perform under tight deadlines, and a high level of attention to detail-qualities we will further develop through training to prepare them for future leadership opportunities
Major Duties:
- 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 contributes to a positive team environment.
- Demonstrates 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
- Experience as a Chief Estimator or Lead Estimator is a bonus.
- Advanced skills with Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, MS Projects a plus.
- Strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.
- Clean driving record.
As a full-time Chief Estimator, you would also 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).
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.
