Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a jobit's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About This Role

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is seeking a Chief Estimator to join their growing team. In this critical role, you will lead the estimation process for electrical projects, ensuring precise cost assessments and competitive bids. You will collaborate closely with various departments to develop comprehensive and competitive estimates. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving our project's success and maintaining our reputation for excellence in the industry. Our Chief Estimator will grow their winning team and drive decisions in preconstruction with the support of the company's leadership group.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development : Collaboratively lead the estimating and proposal process for the pre-construction group by providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy. Actively participate in the design review process, including leading stakeholder decision meetings and providing client-focused solutions. Review and analyze project plans and specifications to determine project requirements and scope of work. Actively participate in RFQ and RFP responses, including client interviews. Review bid results and provide feedback to the team on areas of improvement. Effectively communicate information regarding project risks, challenges, and opportunities to clients and colleagues.
• Estimating : Lead and develop the estimating team through mentorship, structured training, and performance tracking. Manage department budgets and assist with forecasting. Establish and document standard operating procedures. Review and approve all estimates, bid submissions, and prequalification documents. Oversee project tracking systems including CRM, bid logs, and WBS reports. Validate cost estimates, labor projections, quotes, and bid forms for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Prepare executive-level bid estimates for final approval.
• Business Development & Outreach : Attend pre-bid meetings and business development outreach events. Collaborate with marketing on Small Business Enterprise (SBE) plans and outreach initiatives. Meet with General Contractors and clients monthly to strengthen relationships and generate new business opportunities. Review ITB folders weekly, assisting the coordinator in selecting and setting up projects for bidding. Log all business activity in CRM for tracking future opportunities and strategic growth. Build strategic capture plans and assist the VP of Preconstruction in defining strategy for each project before take-off begins. Travel as needed for scope reviews, interviews, and General Contractor (GC) project reviews.
• Compliance & Process Implementation : Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Develop and maintain industry best practices for estimating processes. Identify and implement value engineering opportunities. Facilitate project handoff to the operations team.
• Collaborative Leadership : Lead a team of estimators to ensure timely and accurate estimates are produced for all projects. Effectively manage and assign workloads to direct reports to leverage staff strengths, training opportunities, and departmental consistency. Foster employee engagement and career growth by providing training opportunities, effective feedback, and guidance while setting clear expectations and accountability. Work collaboratively with project managers and engineers to optimize estimating strategies.
• Industry Networking : Act as a brand ambassador for the company, promoting its values and expertise in the electrical contracting sector. Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders. Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to stay informed of market trends and pricing.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a relevant field or a combination of relevant experience. Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical estimating, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Working Conditions

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

Salary Range

$145,500 - $195,500

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position. IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.