Electrical Estimating Director - Data Center Preconstruction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc. is hiring an Estimating Director to join their Des Moines, IA team. This critical role will oversee the Estimating department, provide leadership during preconstruction efforts, and ensure accurate project estimates and schedules. Candidates should have ten years of experience in estimating or project management, particularly in the electrical contracting industry.

EPI Power values its employees and offers benefits such as competitive pay, comprehensive health plans, and generous paid time off, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of extensive estimating and/or project management construction experience.
• Experience with hyperscale/data center electrical contracting.
• Strong proficiency in cost estimation and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Estimating department and oversee preconstruction efforts.
• Prepare project schedules and review estimates for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with design documents and manage subcontractor prequalification.

Skills

Estimating and project management

Electrical contracting experience

Labor productivity modeling

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Cost benchmarking systems

Job description

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc. is hiring an Estimating Director to join their Des Moines, IA team. This critical role will oversee the Estimating department, provide leadership during preconstruction efforts, and ensure accurate project estimates and schedules. Candidates should have ten years of experience in estimating or project management, particularly in the electrical contracting industry.

EPI Power values its employees and offers benefits such as competitive pay, comprehensive health plans, and generous paid time off, ensuring a supportive work environment.