Lead Electrical Estimator
TruelineSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Posted November 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Trueline is a full-service agency that integrates talent acquisition with brand development across North America. Through its three divisions—Trueline Talent, Trueline Marketing, and Trueline Publishing—the firm connects businesses with top professionals while delivering creative marketing, media, and publishing solutions. By combining recruiting expertise with digital marketing, branding, and journalism, Trueline offers end‑to‑end strategies that build high‑performing teams and elevate client brands. Its unique blend of people and creative services positions the company as a one‑stop partner for organizations seeking both talent and brand impact.
Job Description
Lead Electrical Estimator role with a well-established electrical contracting firm, shaping the estimating process and leading a small team to drive project profitability and growth.
Requirements
- Lead the full estimating lifecycle for electrical projects
- Review plans, specifications and drawings to define scope, calculate labor, material and equipment costs, and determine resource requirements
- Solicit, evaluate and manage subcontractor and vendor pricing proposals; negotiate to secure competitive terms
- Propose cost saving ideas and value engineering alternatives to support winning bids and strong margins
- Prepare and present bid packages and comprehensive cost summaries to internal stakeholders and clients
- Ensure all estimates adhere to company policies, industry standards and best practices
- Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, operations and field teams during project handoff and execution phases
- Maintain and enhance estimating databases (historical pricing, vendor lists, cost indices) to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Mentor and train junior estimators, fostering their technical growth and promoting consistency in estimating practices