Senior Electrical Estimator & Team Leader

Hunt Electric, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid personal time

Job summary

Hunt Electric, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a full-time Chief Electrical Estimator to lead our estimatings and bidding efforts. You will mentor the estimating team, oversee the bidding process, and ensure accuracy of conceptual budgets while aligning with company goals.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of electrical systems, experience with high‑value bids, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with executives and operations to deliver successful project handoffs and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical construction estimating experience.
• 5+ years in a senior or supervisory estimating role.
• 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, 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Budgeting

Preconstruction

Design-build

Vendor relationships

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Bluebeam

MS Projects

Job description

Hunt Electric, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a full-time Chief Electrical Estimator to lead our estimatings and bidding efforts. You will mentor the estimating team, oversee the bidding process, and ensure accuracy of conceptual budgets while aligning with company goals.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of electrical systems, experience with high‑value bids, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with executives and operations to deliver successful project handoffs and