Chief Electrical Estimator
$135,000-$155,000, depending on experience
Seattle, WA | Full-Time
Monday - Friday | 7 am - 4 pm
Since 2008, Exact Electric has built a reputation as one of the Seattle area's premier electrical contractors by investing in our people, embracing innovation, and delivering exceptional results. We are currently seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Estimator to lead our estimating and preconstruction department, drive bid strategy and business growth, mentor estimating talent, build strong client and industry relationships, and collaborate with project management and operations to deliver successful projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop estimating staff.
- Manage bid assignments, workload, and estimating priorities.
- Prepare conceptual budgets and hard-bid estimates.
- Review plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Perform detailed electrical quantity takeoffs.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
- Analyze project risks, scope gaps, and value-engineering opportunities.
- Establish estimating standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Review estimates and provide quality control prior to bid submission.
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers and vendors.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, interviews, and presentations.
- Build relationships with GCs, owners, developers, architects, and engineers.
- Work closely with Project Management and Operations during project turnover.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of electrical estimating experience.
- 5+ years estimating commercial and multi-family projects.
- Previous estimating leadership or management experience.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and Washington State electrical construction practices.
- Experience with design-build and negotiated work.
- Strong understanding of labor productivity and electrical construction costs.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Washington State 01 Journeyman Electrician License.
- Experience with commercial, multi-family, TI, healthcare, education, and mixed-use projects.
- Experience with ConEst, Accubid, Bluebeam, Excel, eSUB, or similar software.
- Established relationships with GCs, owners, and developers.
Benefits Package
- 85% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Paid Time Off - accrued, starting the first day of employment
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Semiannual Bonus Opportunities
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- AFLAC Supplemental Coverage
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Cell phone & laptop
- Professional development opportunities
- Long-term career growth
Why Join Us?
- Growing Company: New projects and expanding operations create opportunities for career advancement
- Stable Employer: Family-owned and serving the Seattle community since 2008
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced project managers, foremen, and electricians
- Professional Development: Expand your technical knowledge and project management skills
- Employee-Focused Culture: We invest in our team and promote long-term success
If you're an experienced electrical estimator ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd like to hear from you.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test upon being given a conditional offer of employment.
