Chief Electrical Estimator

Job Title: Chief Estimator

Location: Commerce City, CO

Salary: $130k - $150k /yr + Bonus

Requirements: 10+ years in Estimating, Electrical Estimating Leadership, Multi-family wood stick/commercial pipe and wire, K-12/higher education construction, DD budgeting, Accubid

Position Overview A 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 Responsibilities

• Assess 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 projects
• Build 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 Budgets
• Strong 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.

Benefits

• Base Salary & Bonus Opportunities
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Ins
• 401(k) w employer % match
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• PTO
• And More

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/17/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

This job was posted on 09/17/2026 and is open for 60 days

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