About the Role:
Company Overview
(Huen Electric) ? a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. ? is a leading electrical construction and engineering firm with offices in Chicago, New York, and New Jersey. We have earned a reputation as a dynamic, proactive, and resourceful electrical contracting and engineering company that enjoys a challenge. Our high level of commitment to clients and the community has helped us build a loyal customer base.
We deliver a complete range of services, including commercial and industrial construction, clean energy projects, prefabrication, technology solutions, and IPD design-build project delivery. Our decades of expertise have given us a wealth of knowledge regarding issues unique to the region when it comes to permitting, regional laws and regulations, as well as familiarity with local and regional subcontractors, unions, and labor relations.
The Chief Estimator leads and develops our Estimating team while driving strategic project selection and business growth. This role combines leadership with client engagement, networking, and business development, building trusted relationships with customers and industry partners. You?ll oversee budgets, team performance, and departmental standards, while providing final review and approval of estimates to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
This is a visible, high-impact role where your expertise directly shapes projects, client relationships, and organizational growth.
Essential Functions
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Estimating team.
- Collaborate with leadership to drive business growth, secure projects, and strengthen client and industry partnerships.
- Oversee bids, estimates, and proposals, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and timely delivery.
- Manage budgets, cost data, and estimating processes to maximize efficiency and precision.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.
- Set expectations, coach staff, and support professional development.
- Establish procedures, prepare reports, and maintain departmental standards.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and industry standards.
- Perform hands-on estimating work as needed, reviewing requests and qualifications.
About You:
Qualifications
- 10+ years in construction, with experience as a Lead or Senior Estimator.
- Bachelor?s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
- Strong knowledge of N.E.C. and local codes.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret civil, architectural, structural, and mechanical plans and specifications.
- Collaborative leader who inspires teams and fosters growth.
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $116,458 ? $196,815 per year, plus additional incentive opportunities, paid weekly. Final salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Posted ranges are made in good faith, and MYR Group reserves the right to adjust based on the selected candidate?s skills and experience.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Regenexx, Hearing Care, Teledoc, Mental Health,Prescriptions(Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- AnnualPaid Time Offstarting at15 days plus 10 paid Holidays(our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Generous401(k) Plan with50% match up to 3%;andAnnual profit-sharingpotential.
- Superior educational assistance program(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).???????
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.???????
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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