Chief Electrical Estimator

Job Title: Chief EstimatorLocation: Commerce City, COSalary: $130k - $150k /yr + BonusRequirements: 10+ years in Estimating, Electrical Estimating Leadership, Multi-family wood stick/commercial pipe and wire, K-12/higher education construction, DD budgeting, AccubidPosition OverviewA rapidly growing and highly respected electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead its estimating operations. This organization has established itself as a premier provider of electrical construction services, specializing in both multifamily residential and commercial construction projects. The company is known for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and long-term client relationships.This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the VP of Preconstruction and responsible for overseeing estimating strategy, conceptual budgeting, design development pricing, bid preparation, value engineering, and estimator development.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess new bid opportunities in coordination with the VP of Preconstruction and help determine project pursuit strategy.Lead and develop the estimating team.Prepare and oversee conceptual budgets, schematic budgets, and Design Development (DD) estimates.Develop accurate electrical budgets from limited design information and early-stage project documentation.Review drawings, specifications, and design intent documents.Direct estimates for: Multifamily wood-frame / wood-stick apartment projects, Commercial pipe-and-wire electrical construction projectsBuild new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and general contractors during preconstruction.Lead value engineering efforts and cost-saving initiatives.Manage bid strategy and conduct final proposal reviews with the estimating team.Mentor and develop a high-performing estimating department.Analyze labor productivity, material pricing trends, market conditions, and subcontractor coverage.Support executive leadership with forecasting, planning, and business development initiatives.Qualifications:10+ years of progressive electrical estimating experience with increasing responsibility; prior experience as Chief Estimator or Lead Estimator strongly preferred.Strong estimating background in: Multifamily wood-stick construction, Commercial electrical construction (pipe & wire)Extensive experience preparing: Conceptual Budgets, Schematic Design Estimates,Design Development (DD) Budgets, GMP BudgetsStrong knowledge of NEC and commercial electrical systems.Expertise in labor productivity analysis and unit cost development.Ability to work directly with developers, owners, and project stakeholders during early-stage project planning.Preferred Qualifications:Background working for an electrical contractor.Colorado market experience.Experience with Accubid, LiveCount, ConEst, or similar estimating software. Accubid experience is preferred but not required.Experience with large apartment developments, mixed-use projects, podium construction, K-12 facilities, higher education projects, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings.Design-build and negotiated project experience.BenefitsBase Salary & Bonus OpportunitiesMedicalDentalVisionLife Ins401(k) w employer % matchVacation TimeSick TimePTO And More