Chief Electrical Estimator – Electrical Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead the estimating department and set technical standards and procedures.

• Oversee the training and staffing processes within the estimating department.

• Supervise and ensure accountability for the Stop Gate estimating methods.

• Enforce company policies and procedures in accordance with Human Resources guidelines.

• Evaluate estimating personnel in relation to their qualifications, performance, and compensation assessments.

• Foster InPwr's core values and collaborative relationships with Project Management, General Superintendents, Project Coordination, Human Resources, Engineering, and Design teams.

• Communicate and collaborate with clients regarding RFPs and the bid proposal processes.

• Manage client expectations concerning bid deadlines and proposal deliverables.

• Review bid proposal documents for follow-up RFIs and general inquiries.

• Negotiate with manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors.

• Implement bid proposal follow-up strategies and communicate bid outcomes.

• Execute estimating processes and manage personnel effectively.

• Strategize new bidding opportunities with Business Development, project managers, account managers, and preconstruction support teams.

• Facilitate planning sessions for new bid estimate strategies.

• Implement and uphold quality control within the Stop Gate 1 process.

• Assign estimating tasks based on personnel experience and capability.

• Develop and monitor initial and final InPwr scope price proposals.

• Oversee customer bid documentation, which includes RFPs, construction drawings, specifications, and additional vendor documentation.

• Supervise subcontractor and vendor quotes along with preliminary submittals.

• Ensure compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction, local utility, state, local, and NEC-related requirements.

• Review and analyze estimates and project outputs.

• Provide or perform control takeoff estimates and change order budget pricing with project managers.

• Update bid tracking documentation on a weekly basis.

• Report weekly to senior leadership on the status of current bid projects.

• Maintain weekly updates for the global Confidential List.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of (10) years of estimating experience in the electrical industry.

• Must possess at least (1) Master's electrical license.

• Strong communication skills for effective interdepartmental coordination of project deliverables.

• Extensive expertise and general knowledge in the electrical industry.

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and electrical theory.

• Proficient in reading construction drawings, specifications, and electrical submittals.

• Significant experience in the layout of electrical systems and equipment.

• Expertise in design and engineering concepts, particularly in diagrammatic one-lines, load calculations, feeder and branch circuit analysis.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experienced with Accubid software.

• Knowledgeable in construction document processes and review procedures.

• Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future.

• Must successfully pass drug & alcohol screening, E-verify, driving record check, and background investigation.

🏝️ Benefits

• A sign-on bonus of $20,000.

• A competitive relocation package for candidates willing to move to Indianapolis, Indiana, Denver, Colorado, or Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance fully covered for employees.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• A 30-day paid sabbatical every five years of employment.

• Stable employment with a growing organization.

• Highly competitive salary.