Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator – Electrical Construction

Location: Boston, MA – Full-time, in office

Compensation: Circa $300,000, flexible for the right candidate

Sector: Electrical Construction – Commercial, Utility & Transportation

The Opportunity

A leading New England electrical contractor is looking to appoint a Chief Estimator as part of a planned succession strategy within its estimating department.

This is a senior, long-term opportunity with a contractor generating approximately $180M annually, employing 400 people and backed by a strong $300M project backlog.

The company delivers some of the region's most significant commercial, utility and transportation electrical projects, ranging from $1M–$10M programs through to major specialist projects exceeding $70M and $100M .

The ideal candidate will bring estimating experience across commercial electrical construction, utility and transportation. However, candidates with a particularly strong commercial electrical estimating background will also be seriously considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the electrical estimating function.
• Manage estimating strategy across major commercial, utility and transportation opportunities.
• Review estimates, scopes, take-offs, pricing and bid submissions.
• Lead preconstruction and estimating activity on complex electrical projects.
• Work closely with senior leadership, operations and project teams.
• Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
• Mentor and develop estimators within the business.
• Support bid strategy, risk assessment and project selection.
• Help position the business for continued growth across New England.
• Work alongside the existing Chief Estimator as part of a structured succession plan.

Experience Required

• Significant estimating experience with an electrical contractor.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction, estimating and preconstruction.
• Experience estimating sizeable and technically complex electrical projects.
• Commercial electrical experience is highly desirable.
• Utility and/or transportation electrical experience would be a major advantage.
• Previous leadership experience within an estimating department.
• Strong understanding of labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing and project risk.
• Ability to manage multiple major bids and estimating teams.

Package & Benefits

• Compensation around $300K, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Company truck.
• Gas/credit card.
• Cell phone.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare fully paid by the company with $0 employee payroll deduction.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• Wellness program offering the opportunity to earn up to an additional week of paid vacation.
• Long-term succession opportunity into one of the most senior estimating positions within the organization.

The position is based full-time from the company's Massachusetts headquarters. Relocation candidates will be considered.