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Chief Estimator

Rosendin Electric




Job type: Full Time

Resume required: Yes

Posted date: 2026-07-07

Full job description:

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

The Chief Estimator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the division's estimating program providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, bid results and archives, etc.

  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining corporate estimating procedures utilizing the corporate computer estimating system and database.

  • Assist Executives, Business Development, and Project Management to determine what types of projects to bid on, strategies, techniques, etc.

  • Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation

  • Review scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects

  • Participate in presentations to corporate management and Clients. May be responsible for closing the "sale".

  • Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders,etc.as required

  • May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.

  • The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position role within the business unit.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

  • Advanced management or technical training preferred

  • Organizational, supervisory, and decision-making/problem-solving skills essential

  • Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook,Word,Excel,etc)

  • Familiar with modern computer estimating sysytems

  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and change priorities as necessary

  • Ability to work under time pressure, continual deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude

  • Effective oral an written communication skills as required for the position

  • Self-motivated and can work independently and as part of a team

  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

COMPETENCIES:

  • Leadership

  • Financial Awareness

  • Quality

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a business-related field

  • Minimum10years of experience in similar facility construction estimating and related functions plus a thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts required

  • Can be a combination of education and technical/fieldt raining such as Engineering, Estimating experience.

TRAVEL:
  • Up to 10% or as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning

  • Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.

  • We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.

  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

YOU Matter - Our Benefits
  • ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

  • 401K

  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

  • 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

  • Disability Income Protection Insurance

  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

  • Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job reference: JR105808-GE0003
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