Senior Electrical Estimator – Lead Large-Scale Projects

Cache Valley Electric Co.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus Opportunity

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Profit sharing retirement program

PTO and holidays

Collaborative leadership team

Exposure to large regional projects

Job summary

Cache Valley Electric Company seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating process for complex commercial electrical projects. The role requires deep knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, and competitive bid strategy.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment to deliver accurate, competitive bids. You will develop budgets, design-build estimates, GMP pricing, and hard bids while coordinating with project teams from preconstruction through delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, construction methods, and electrical systems.
• Experience with design-build and negotiated work preferred.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial/industrial electrical projects from $1M to $250M+.
• Analyze drawings, specs, and bid documents for accurate estimates.
• Develop conceptual budgets, GMP pricing, and hard bid proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for power distribution, lighting, and system scopes.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor/subcontractor pricing.
• Identify risks, gaps, and value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Collaborate with PMs, Ops, Engineering, and leadership in preconstruction.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and client presentations.
• Assist in schedules, staffing plans, and procurement strategies in preconstruction.
• Maintain knowledge of labor productivity and market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Electrical Engineering

Related field preferred

Tools

Accubid

Trimble Accubid Anywhere

ConEst

McCormick

Bluebeam

Excel

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Cache Valley Electric Company seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating process for complex commercial electrical projects. The role requires deep knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, and competitive bid strategy.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment to deliver accurate, competitive bids. You will develop budgets, design-build estimates, GMP pricing, and hard bids while coordinating with project teams from preconstruction through delivery.