Large Scale Electrical Estimator

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long term)

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Large-Scale Electrical Estimator in Salt Lake City, UT, to manage bidding for complex electrical construction projects.

Ideal candidates have extensive estimating experience, strong NEC knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with vendors and internal project teams. The role supports healthcare, commercial, and mission-critical projects with a focus on long-term professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical construction, design, estimating, or project financials.
• At least 2 years of electrical project management experience.
• Licensed Electrician or substantial electrical background.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Accubid, ConstructJob, or comparable electrical estimating software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical bids, takeoffs, and detailed cost estimates.
• Develop and oversee preconstruction budgets and preliminary schedules.
• Download, organize, and review drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Analyze contract documents to identify scope requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Solicit, review, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Conduct jobsite visits for remodel and renovation projects.
• Prepare bid letters, proposal packages, clarifications, and supporting documentation.
• Present takeoffs, quotes, bid strategies, and proposal documents to leadership for review.
• Estimate commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical projects.
• Manage multiple high-value estimates and competing bid deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and organized estimating documentation.
• Support a positive, dependable, and team-focused working environment.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Electrical project management

Reading electrical drawings

Communication

Detail orientation

Accubid

ConstructJob

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Electrician

Tools

Accubid

ConstructJob

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Benefits: Medical, dental, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; 401(k); and paid time off

We are hiring a Large-Scale Electrical Estimator in Salt Lake City, UT, to manage all aspects of bidding complex electrical construction projects.

This position requires extensive electrical construction knowledge, strong estimating skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-value bids while maintaining productive relationships with vendors, customers, and internal project teams. Experience estimating healthcare projects and a hands-on electrical background are preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare electrical bids, takeoffs, and detailed cost estimates
• Develop and oversee preconstruction budgets and preliminary schedules
• Download, organize, and review drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Analyze contract documents to identify scope requirements, risks, and opportunities
• Solicit, review, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Conduct jobsite visits for remodel and renovation projects
• Prepare bid letters, proposal packages, clarifications, and supporting documentation
• Present takeoffs, quotes, bid strategies, and proposal documents to leadership for review
• Estimate commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, healthcare, and mission-critical projects
• Manage multiple high-value estimates and competing bid deadlines
• Maintain accurate and organized estimating documentation
• Support a positive, dependable, and team-focused working environment

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience involving electrical construction, design, estimating, or project financials
• At least 2 years of electrical project management experience or working knowledge
• Licensed Electrician or substantial electrical construction background
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Accubid, ConstructJob, or comparable electrical estimating software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam
• Self-motivated, dependable, and interested in long-term professional growth

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to estimate large-scale commercial, healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, and mission-critical projects
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and long-term advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to support complex, high-value electrical construction projects
• Collaborative environment focused on employee growth
• Consistent weekday schedule with an early Friday finish

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The company is not able to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position, including but not limited to H-1B, F1, F2, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa status.