Electrical Estimator 3

Job Description

Job Description

Application Window: Applications will be accepted through January 30th, 2026 or until the job is filled. To apply, fill out the application at carltonelectric.com.

About Carlton Electric: At Carlton Electric, we’re passionate about creating a culture where our employees can thrive. We provide the resources, training, and support needed to help our team achieve their career goals because we believe our people are the heart of our success.

So, what does that look like? It’s about fostering a workplace that’s positive, growth-oriented, and fun. It’s employee appreciation events (who doesn’t love a good raffle?), opportunities to give back through community volunteering, and career development programs that help you grow. It’s celebrating being named a Denver Post Top Workplace with a BBQ food truck, cornhole tournaments, and bouncy houses for the kids—because we know how to work hard and celebrate big.

We value our employees and are committed to being one of Denver’s best places to work.

The right person for this position:

The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment and takes pride in contributing to shared success. They’re hungry to learn, open to direction, and confident providing input that strengthens the team’s work. They have a genuine interest in data and numbers, paired with the ability to see the bigger picture and connect details to overall project goals.

Entrepreneurial by nature, they think creatively and solve problems quickly. They’re ready to play a key role in the company’s continued growth and are motivated to develop as a leader within the department.

The Estimator 3 serves as a senior member of the preconstruction team—responsible for leading complete estimating efforts on large, complex projects. This position requires sound judgment, deep market understanding, and a proactive approach to risk management, pricing strategy, and mentoring others.

Location:

Denver, Colorado – Opportunity for occasional remote work when fully trained and oriented. Local travel to jobsites required (via driving).

Responsibilities:

• Exemplify the Carlton Core – core values and purpose.
• Attend job/site walks with customers.
• Lead estimating strategy for large, complex, or high-visibility projects.
• Strengthen and develop customer relationships with current customers.
• Leads client-facing proposal and preconstruction presentations.
• Support strategic company initiatives through superior customer service, both internally and externally.
• Produce accurate, competitive, and profitable bids and proposals.
• Develops and refines scope narrative and proposal content.
• Help ensure processes are effective and efficient.
• Mentors Estimator 1 and Assistant Estimator roles.
• Utilize proper time management to ensure highest and best use of time.
• Work as a team to schedule and delegate tasks to meet customer deadlines.
• Keep accurate records of documents and communications, including but not limited to drawings, specs, quotes, emails, etc.
• Utilize Accubid and LiveCount to accurately project costs.
• Provide detailed breakdowns of the project during takeoff.
• Leads design-build pursuits and conceptual budgeting.
• Gather material quotes from vendors and service quotes from subcontractors.
• Leads internal reviews and provides final approval on takeoffs and pricing strategy.
• Oversees full bid strategy, scoping, and risk review.
• Participate in project turnover meetings with project managers and field operations.
• Create initial budget with the project manager and foreman to be used for tracking the progress of the project.
• Attend trainings for career development.
• Stand, walk, and sit.
• Use hands and fingers to type, grip, write, maneuver, feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Possess the ability to talk.
• Possess the ability to hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Possess the ability to see well either naturally or with correction.
• Ability to maintain a calm and focused mental state, especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Capacity to think clearly, rationally, and quickly when troubleshooting or responding to unexpected issues.
• Capable of managing stress effectively, maintaining composure and focus throughout the workday.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Typical office setting noise levels to be expected. Semi-open office concept.
• Opportunity for occasional remote work once fully trained and knowledgeable about company and role expectations.
• Occasional travel to jobsites, both indoor and outdoor with variable weather conditions, may be required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-8 years of electrical estimating experience required.
• Experienced and comfortable with bidding commercial jobs ranging from $200K - $10M.
• Market experience in the following commercial sectors: Light Industrial, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Mision Critical, K-12 Education, Higher Education Fire Alarm, Aerospace, Municipality, Office, Warehouse.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam required.
• Hunger for growth, knowledge and further personal/professional development required.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check required.
• Design-Build and Design-Assist experience preferred.
• Electrical field experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Accubid and LiveCount preferred.
• Proficiency with database management preferred.
• Intermediate/Advanced computer skills required (MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, etc.).
• Proficient and professional reading and writing skills required (emails, grammar, punctuation, etc.).

Reporting:

The Electrical Estimator 3 reports to the Chief Estimator.

Growth and Development Opportunities:

Carlton Electric exists to provide positive growth and energy for our people, our industry and our community. We also believe in striving for excellence at every level of the organization. For the Estimator 3 position, we are happy to assist with providing opportunities to participate in industry peer groups and career specific trainings, seminars, and certifications. Whether you’re interested in future advancement to a promotional position, expanding your responsibilities, or simply excelling in your current tasks, we are happy to support your growth and professional development.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, and sit.
• Use hands and fingers to type, grip, write, maneuver, feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Possess the ability to talk.
• Possess the ability to hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Possess the ability to see well either naturally or with correction.
• Ability to maintain a calm and focused mental state, especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Capacity to think clearly, rationally, and quickly when troubleshooting or responding to unexpected issues.
• Capable of managing stress effectively, maintaining composure and focus throughout the workday.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office setting noise levels to be expected. Semi-open office concept.
• Opportunity for occasional remote work once fully trained and knowledgeable about company and role expectations.
• Occasional travel to jobsites, both indoor and outdoor with variable weather conditions, may be required.

Compensation Package

Location: Denver, Colorado

Start Date: TBD

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Schedule: Schedule: General working hours of Monday-Friday 7:00AM – 4:30PM. Flexible hours, but work may require nights and weekends depending on project needs.

Pay Rate: $110,000-$130,000+ depending on experience. *

*This pay rate is the good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this job posting. Carlton Electric reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted rate if they believe the new range is determined in good faith. Carlton Electric reserves the right to adjust compensation based on, but not limited to, approved factors such as seniority, merit, quantity and/or quality systems, location, education and/or training, and required travel.

• Other financial benefits: This position may be eligible for, but is not guaranteed, a yearly bonus.
• Phone: This position is eligible for a company phone or phone allowance.

• Health Insurance: Multiple coverage options available for employee and family.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage options available for employee and family.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage options available for employee and family. 
• Employee assistance program. 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance available. 
• Life insurance and voluntary life insurance available.  
• Paid Holidays
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match. Roth and traditional options available.

Carlton Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

Carlton Electric does not discriminate against any protected category when determining salary and compensation for an employee.