Chief Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Estimator
Location: Bloomingdale, IL
Salary Range: 140K-210K DOE
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Schedule: onsite with 1 day remote available
Work Hours: 8 AM-5PM

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for electrical construction and a knack for precision? Join our dynamic team as a Chief Estimator, where your expertise will directly influence the company's growth, project success, and profitability. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to lead a talented estimating team, develop innovative bid strategies, and drive company-wide success in a collaborative and high-performance environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team to achieve high performance and accountability
• Oversee all bid and proposal activities, assuring accurate, timely, and competitive submissions
• Review project documents—including plans, specs, and addenda—to identify scope, risks, and pricing strategies
• Develop detailed take-offs and cost estimates for various project types, including plan/spec and design-build
• Establish labor productivity assumptions and material pricing aligned with company standards
• Analyze project risks and present compelling pricing recommendations to leadership
• Collaborate with project management, field operations, and preconstruction teams to ensure smooth project handoffs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating procedures and documentation using platforms like Accubid Classic and Change Order Pro
• Track bid performance metrics to refine strategies and increase hit rates

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of electrical construction estimating experience
• Proven leadership experience managing estimating teams
• Strong knowledge of NEC requirements and commercial construction practices
• High proficiency in Accubid (or similar estimating software)
• Excellent analytical, financial, and risk evaluation skills
• Outstanding communication and leadership capabilities
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple large-scale bids concurrently

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience with other estimating platforms and project management software
• Prior involvement in project planning and risk management
• Exposure to design-build projects or specialized electrical systems

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 10+ years relevant industry experience, with a track record of leadership in estimating roles

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to collaborate across teams and foster strong industry relationships
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to evolving project scopes

Take the next step in your career and become a pivotal part of our company’s success story. We’re looking for driven professionals ready to lead, innovate, and excel—if that’s you, don’t wait—apply today!

About Trova Advisory Group
Trova Advisory Group specializes in delivering a comprehensive array of staffing solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors. Our expertise spans clerical, administrative, financial, and professional roles, offered through flexible arrangements including temporary placements, temp-to-hire options, and direct hire services. With a keen understanding of the dynamic demands of today's workforce landscape, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions that empower organizations to thrive and succeed in a competitive market environment.

Trova Advisory Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.

We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Include the nature of your request and your contact information, and we will be happy to assist you.

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