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Chief Electrical Estimator

gpac
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Gpac is a national executive search firm specializing in recruitment for the electrical construction industry. We have been retained by a leading electrical contractor in the area to identify a Chief Electrical Estimator to lead their estimating department and drive strategy for major projects.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive executive-level base salary (DOE)
  • Bonus potential tied to company performance
  • Comprehensive health insurance package
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation & PTO
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead the estimating department, managing all preconstruction and bid activities
  • Develop and implement estimating strategies for large-scale commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects
  • Review complex project specifications, drawings, and scope to ensure accurate, competitive bids
  • Provide executive-level insight into project budgets, cost control, and bid presentation to leadership
  • Mentor, train, and oversee the work of junior and senior estimators, ensuring departmental growth and consistency
  • Establish and maintain key relationships with GCs, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to secure competitive pricing and repeat business

Qualifications

  • 10 years of electrical estimating experience with an electrical contractor
  • Proven track record of leadership in an estimating or preconstruction management role
  • Expertise in commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects (multi-million-dollar range)
  • Proficiency with industry-standard estimating software (Accubid, McCormick, Conest, or similar)
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to influence and strategize at an executive level

Your resume will not be shared with any company without prior discussion and your approval.

Take the next step in your career-apply today!

Contact Ben Broers Directly For More Information

605-937-5246

ben.broers@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $145,000 - $185,000

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