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Electrical Estimator II
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Electrical Estimator II - Commercial Construction Confidential Recruiting Search on behalf of ... An Established Commercial & Industrial Electrical Contractor $78,000 - $115,000 annually + profit-sharing opportunity Full-time, on-site / hybrid Central/Southern Front Range, Colorado This Is More Than a Takeoff Role You know how to estimate commercial electrical work accurately. You can read a complete set of construction documents, understand how the work will be built, catch scope gaps, develop competitive pricing, and produce a proposal a customer can trust. But you are looking for more than a steady stream of bids to price. You want to influence which opportunities the company pursues. You want to build relationships with general contractors and customers before a project reaches the bid board. You want the authority to improve estimating software, processes, templates, historical data, and follow-up. You want to help shape how a growing electrical contractor wins work in a changing industry. That is what this role offers. An established commercial and industrial electrical contractor with approximately 20 - 40 employees is seeking an Electrical Estimator II to own and develop its estimating function. You will serve as the company's sole full-time estimator, report directly to the CEO, and have meaningful input into bid decisions, company direction, and future growth. This is a confidential search. Additional company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. Why This Role Is Different Estimating here is not treated as a back-office function. You will be involved from the first opportunity through final handoff to operations. You will help decide which projects are worth pursuing, communicate directly with the people awarding the work, and make sure each proposal reflects both what the customer needs and what the field can successfully deliver. You will also have the opportunity to build an estimating process for the next generation of the company. Artificial intelligence, automation, digital takeoff tools, better cost data, and new ways of managing information are changing what a strong estimating function can accomplish. We are not looking for someone who is satisfied simply maintaining the current process. We want someone who is curious about what is possible and practical enough to turn useful ideas into reliable systems. You will have room to evaluate software, recommend tools, develop processes, define how the position operates, and help determine what the estimating function should become as the company grows. You'll Probably Enjoy This Role If… You enjoy the strategy and relationship work involved in winning a project, not only the takeoff. You want real ownership and the freedom to improve a function. You communicate early instead of allowing uncertainty to become a problem. You want your estimating knowledge to influence company decisions. You like working directly with company leadership, customers, project managers, and field personnel. You understand that the best estimate is accurate, competitive, buildable, and clearly communicated. You are interested in how the latest and best technology can improve estimating without replacing practical construction judgment. You have thought, "If this were my estimating department, here is what I would do differently." This may not be the right role for someone who just wants to receive a complete scope, price it independently, submit it, and immediately move to the next bid. The position requires customer communication, follow-up, process development, independent judgment, and ownership from the initial opportunity through operational handoff. What You'll Own Complete detailed digital takeoffs and develop accurate estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects of varying size and complexity. Review drawings, specifications, addenda, RFIs, and contract documents to define the complete scope and identify risks, gaps, and constructability concerns. Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect-cost estimates using current and supportable information. Maintain accurate pricing through vendor quotes, supplier relationships, historical cost information, and database updates. Prepare clear proposals and scope letters that communicate assumptions, exclusions, options, and the company's value. Creating a comprehensive hand-off for the field and admin teams. Help Win the Right Work Winning work involves more than submitting the lowest number. Build professional relationships with general contractors, customers, owners, design partners, vendors, and other industry contacts. Help identify and prioritize the right opportunities, providing meaningful input into bid/no-bid decisions. Communicate throughout the pursuit by responding promptly, asking useful questions, clarifying scope, and identifying value-engineering opportunities. Participate in bid reviews, negotiations, interviews, and preconstruction conversations as a knowledgeable and trusted representative of the company. Track opportunities and follow up after submission so customers receive responsive service and every pursuit has a clear next step. Our goal is not simply to submit more bids. It is to pursue the right work, build trust, and make our proposal the easy one to understand and seriously consider. Build the Estimating Function You will be the company's sole full-time estimator initially, but you will not be expected to operate without input or support. Manage the estimating lifecycle from invitation through takeoff, pricing, proposal, negotiation, award, and handoff to operations. Evaluate estimating software, digital tools, templates, databases, and workflows, with the freedom to recommend better solutions. Explore responsible uses of artificial intelligence and automation that improve accuracy, consistency, visibility, or efficiency. Develop practical, repeatable processes for opportunity tracking, document control, proposal review, follow-up, historical data, and turnover. Work with the CEO, project managers, and field leadership to compare estimates with project results and continuously improve future pursuits. You will have the freedom to challenge existing practices, but improvements should be practical, measurable, and useful to the broader team. What Success Looks Like Estimates and proposals are complete, accurate, competitive, and clearly communicated. The company has a visible, organized bid pipeline and makes thoughtful decisions about which projects to pursue. Customers and general contractors receive responsive communication and consistent follow-up. Project managers and field leaders receive reliable handoffs and understand the scope, assumptions, risks, and opportunities behind each estimate. The company's estimating tools, data, and processes become more consistent and scalable as the business grows. Success will not be measured by bid volume alone. Estimate quality, profitable wins, customer relationships, sound judgment, operational alignment, and continuous improvement all matter. What You Bring Required Current Colorado Journeyman Electrician license or higher At least two years of commercial construction estimating experience Experience completing digital takeoffs and developing detailed commercial electrical estimates Proficiency with reputable software used for estimating complex scopes, including takeoff, labor estimates, materials pricing, proposal generation, etc. Expert knowledge of commercial electrical systems, construction means and methods, and the National Electrical Code Ability to read and interpret complete construction document sets, including drawings, specifications, addenda, and RFIs Ability to make pre-bid site visits to clarify scope, generate RFIs, and inform bid assumptions Fluent ability to mitigate risk and ambiguity by communicating assumptions, exclusions, and scope clearly Strong written and verbal communication skills Professional and responsive communication with general contractors, owners, vendors, field personnel, and teammates Self-direction, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines A practical problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership of results Curiosity about new technology and a thoughtful approach to improving how work gets done Preferred Humble, Hungry, & Smart (reference: Patrick Lencioni's "The Ideal Team Player") Extensive electrical field experience in commercial and industrial projects An existing network of commercial general contractors, customers, vendors, or design partners Experience with design-build or design-assist projects Experience improving estimating templates, software, workflows, or historical cost systems Experience with artificial intelligence, automation, data analysis, and/or emerging preconstruction technology Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating others during the bid process Experience helping build or formalize an estimating department You do not need to be an artificial-intelligence expert, but you need to be willing to learn, test ideas carefully, and distinguish genuinely useful tools from technology. Compensation and Growth Base salary of $78,000 - $115,000 , based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability Variable compensation/bonus opportunity tied to company performance Opportunity to shape the future structure of the estimating function as the company grows Meaningful input into project pursuits, company direction, estimating technology, and growth strategy Freedom to shape the position and estimating function As the company grows, opportunity to take on more responsibility/scope Direct reporting relationship with the CEO The Team You'll Work With This is a growing commercial and industrial electrical contractor with approximately 20 - 40 employees. You will work closely with people who understand how an estimate becomes a real project in the field. Project managers and field leaders will share practical knowledge, challenge assumptions constructively, participate in project handoffs, and contribute lessons learned after completion. In return, the estimator is expected to listen, communicate clearly, and develop estimates that operations can trust. We value people who ask good questions, follow through, help customers, support their teammates, and take responsibility for improving the company, not just completing assigned tasks. We value people who roll up their sleeves and figure out solutions with enthusiasm and vigor, instead of simply reporting problems or complaining. How to Apply Please submit your résumé and a letter explaining how you're a good fit for this role. Include an explanation of the types and size of electrical projects you have estimated. Qualified candidates will be contacted with additional information about the company and interview process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.