Chief Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Hunt Electric, Inc. of Salt Lake City, UT is looking for a full-time Chief Electrical Estimator to join our team overseeing our electrical estimations and bidding.

The ideal candidate will be career‑minded and eager to grow professionally while contributing to the overall success of our company. We seek individuals who bring strategic, solutions‑oriented leadership, strong mentoring abilities, exceptional analytical and organizational skills, the capacity to perform under tight deadlines, and a high level of attention to detail—qualities we will further develop through training to prepare them for future leadership opportunities

Major Duties:

• 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.

• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning, goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, with a “Can-Do” positive attitude.
• Other duties or locations as assigned by Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of electrical construction estimating experience.
• 5+ years in a senior or supervisory estimating role.
• Licensed electrician or substantial electrical construction background required.
• 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.
• Experience as a Chief Estimator or Lead Estimator is a bonus.
• Advanced skills with Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, MS Projects a plus.
• Strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Clean driving record.

As a full-time Chief Estimator, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

About Hunt Electric, Inc.

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available to all types of markets. With licenses in eight states and offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, Boise, and Denver, we have continued to lead the industry across the Intermountain West since 1986. Our turn-key services range from design-build engineering to construction and maintenance. With eight in-house divisions, an on-site prefabrication department, in-house licensed engineers, a fully trained and specialized workforce, and 24-hour on-call service, Hunt Electric ensures our clients’ projects are successful from start to finish – and beyond.

As a thriving Utah-based business, we are looking for enthusiastic, positive people to come on board with us and build successful, long-term careers. We believe in making an investment in each employee’s strengths. Hunt Electric is a place where you will learn, grow, contribute, and lead. That’s why we offer competitive pay and fantastic benefits.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm.