Senior Electrical Estimator: Lead Major Projects

Cache Valley Electric; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cache Valley Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead estimating for complex commercial and industrial electrical projects. You will analyze drawings, develop budgets and GMP pricing, perform takeoffs, and manage subcontractor pricing, while collaborating with PMs, Ops, and leadership in preconstruction.

You will drive bid strategy, identify risks, and push for value engineering on programs from $1M to $250M+.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of NEC, construction methods and electrical systems.
• Experience with design-build and negotiated work preferred.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid, Trimble Accubid Anywhere, ConEst, McCormick, or similar platforms.
• Experience using Bluebeam, Excel, Procore, BuildingConnected, Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete estimating efforts for commercial and industrial electrical projects from $1M to $250M+.
• Analyze drawings, specs, and bid documents to prepare accurate, competitive estimates.
• Develop conceptual budgets, design-build estimates, GMP pricing, and hard bids.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for power distribution, lighting, low voltage, fire alarm, and controls.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Engineering, and Leadership in preconstruction.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and client presentations.
• Assist in developing project schedules, staffing plans, and procurement strategies.
• Maintain current knowledge of labor productivity, material pricing, market trends, and construction methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Accubid

Trimble Accubid Anywhere

ConEst

McCormick

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Procore

BuildingConnected

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Cache Valley Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead estimating for complex commercial and industrial electrical projects. You will analyze drawings, develop budgets and GMP pricing, perform takeoffs, and manage subcontractor pricing, while collaborating with PMs, Ops, and leadership in preconstruction.

You will drive bid strategy, identify risks, and push for value engineering on programs from $1M to $250M+.