Data Center Electrical Estimator II

Interstates Companies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision, disability, &/

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible scheduling

Bonus incentives & merit increases

Career coaching & advancement

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Estimator II to turn drawings, specs, and goals into clear, competitive estimates for data center telecom and fiber projects. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, vendors, and project teams from bid through handoff to execution.

Responsibilities include reviewing bid documents, pricing scope, analyzing costs, and identifying risks. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and adapting estimating methods across the business.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-3 years of electrical estimating experience or related experience in electrical construction, telecom, fiber, or data center work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates using Interstates' tools and systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to define scope and pricing.
• Estimate work related to data center telecom, fiber, structured cabling, pathways, and related infrastructure.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Use historical cost data, labor units, and production information to improve estimate accuracy.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and value opportunities.
• Document assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, and decisions throughout the bid process.
• Partner with clients, vendors, engineers, project managers, and field teams to develop practical project solutions.
• Support proposal development, bid strategy, and client presentations.
• Assist with contract reviews, negotiations, and project handoff to execution teams.
• Support change orders and cost-to-complete estimates on active projects.
• Share lessons learned and contribute to more consistent estimating methods and standards.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Estimator II to turn drawings, specs, and goals into clear, competitive estimates for data center telecom and fiber projects. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, vendors, and project teams from bid through handoff to execution.

Responsibilities include reviewing bid documents, pricing scope, analyzing costs, and identifying risks. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and adapting estimating methods across the business.