Chief Electrical Estimator

ELECTRICAL CHIEF ESTIMATOR
Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier electrical and general contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for an Electrical Chief Estimator in Chicago, IL

Electrical Chief Estimator Compensation & Benefits:
Total compensation for the Electrical Chief Estimator in Chicago IL  is $150,000-$195,000

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k Retirement Plan

Electrical Chief Estimator Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to the estimating team

• Direct the full estimating lifecycle from pursuit through final submission

• Evaluate, validate, and authorize significant bids and conceptual pricing

• Establish and refine departmental workflows, standards, and best practices

• Oversee preconstruction budgets and early-stage cost modeling

• Partner with executive leadership on revenue projections and pipeline planning

• Cultivate and maintain key relationships across the industry

• Manage drawing analysis and bid document control

• Participate in job walks, pre-bid conferences, and client presentations

• Ensure seamless transitions from preconstruction to operations

Electrical Chief Estimator Experience & Background

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical construction estimating

• At least 5 years in a lead, senior, or supervisory estimating capacity

• Journeyman/Master Electrician license or extensive hands-on electrical construction experience required

• Strong technical understanding of commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical electrical systems

• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale, complex bids concurrently

• Deep knowledge of construction means and methods, cost modeling, scheduling, and preconstruction workflows

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively

• Advanced proficiency with estimating software, digital takeoff tools, and standard preconstruction platforms

Education & Licensing Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Education from a junior college, technical, or vocational school, or equivalent experience in construction, business development, or marketing.
• Master or Journeyman license preferred, not required

Key Skills & Trait Requirements

• Proven experience serving as a Chief Estimator or Lead Estimator

• Advanced proficiency in Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, and MS Project

• Extensive background in design-build and design-assist estimating

• Established relationships with vendors and subcontractors