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Chief Estimator
Hi Power Electric —Centennial, CO
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Residential
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company —Denver, CO
- $180,000 a year
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Chief Electrical Estimator - Electrical Construction
InPwr —Denver, CO
- $167,000 - $250,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Paid holidays
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Chief Estimator - Water/Wastewater Design Build
Jacobs —Denver, CO
- $155,600 - $243,100 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Office
- Business development
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Hi Power Electric —Centennial, CO
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (equivalent field experience considered).
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John W. Danforth Company —Dublin, OH
Partner with the Executive Team to evaluate bid opportunities, develop the weekly bid calendar, and lead review sessions.
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Chief Estimator

Hi Power Electric
Centennial, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$160,000 - $190,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Estimating material requirements from blueprints
Contract documentation review
Construction specifications
Contract review
Construction negotiation
Team leadership
Construction plans
Electrical estimating experience within construction industry
Construction drawing review
NFPA 70 compliance
Cost estimate preparation
Material cost estimating
Commercial building projects
General management
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Company Overview:

Hi Power Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm with a proven reputation for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions across every commercial, residential, and multi-family projects we take on.

Position Summary:

We're seeking a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating department and own the accuracy, consistency, and competitiveness of every bid that leaves our office. This is a senior leadership role: you'll manage and mentor the estimating team, set bid strategy alongside executive leadership, and serve as the critical link between preconstruction and operations. The right candidate combines deep hands-on commercial electrical estimating experience with the judgment to know which jobs to chase — and which to walk away from.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team, including hiring, training, workload assignment, and performance management
Partner with executive leadership on go/no-go decisions, bid strategy, margin targets, and market positioning
Own and continuously improve estimating standards, procedures, historical cost databases, labor units, and assembly libraries
Track win/loss rates and bid performance; conduct post-bid and post-project cost reviews to sharpen labor factors and future accuracy

Estimating & Preconstruction

Prepare and oversee conceptual, design-development, and hard-bid estimates for commercial electrical projects, including power distribution, lighting and controls, low voltage/systems, fire alarm, and site electrical scopes
Perform and review quantity takeoffs from plans, specifications, and BIM models
Review bid documents for scope gaps, risk exposure, constructability issues, and qualification/exclusion needs — including coordination with mechanical, controls, and technology scopes
Solicit, level, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes; negotiate pricing on major buys (switchgear, generators, lighting packages, wire and conduit) and manage long-lead equipment risk and escalation exposure
Apply appropriate labor units (NECA or company historical) and productivity factors for project conditions
Lead bid-day activities: final pricing, scope reviews, and proposal assembly under deadline pressure

Client & Operations Interface

Build relationships with general contractors, construction managers, owners, and engineers to secure bid invitations and negotiated/design-assist opportunities
Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and scope review meetings
Lead handoff of awarded projects to project management, ensuring operations understand the estimate basis, buyout targets, labor budget, and risk items
Support change order pricing and claims analysis on active projects as needed

Required Qualifications

10+ years of commercial electrical estimating experience
[3–5]+ years in a senior or lead estimating role with supervisory responsibility
Proven track record estimating commercial electrical projects of $4M+ with strong bid-to-win and estimate-to-actual accuracy
Expert proficiency with electrical estimating and takeoff software ([e.g., Trimble Accubid, McCormick, ConEst IntelliBid, plus Bluebeam)
Deep knowledge of electrical means and methods, NEC requirements, labor productivity factors, and current material market conditions (copper, gear lead times, escalation)
Strong command of contract documents: plans, specs, addenda, and standard contract forms (AIA, ConsensusDocs)
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (equivalent field experience considered)
Field experience as a journeyman electrician, foreman, or superintendent earlier in career; (Master Electrician license a plus)
Experience with design-build and design-assist delivery methods

Established relationships with general contractors in the Colorado market
Professional certifications (e.g., ASPE CPE, LEED AP)

What We Offer

Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus tied to [bid volume / win rate / company profitability]
Health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with a company match to a set percentage
PTO policy
Vehicle allowance / company vehicle, phone, laptop
A seat at the leadership table with real influence over the work we pursue

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