Electrical Estimator

IES Mission Critical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical in Lithia Springs, Georgia is seeking a Senior Electrical Construction Estimator focused on Data Center projects.

You will prepare comprehensive cost estimates from $20M-$100M, write detailed proposals, and lead multidisciplinary estimating efforts on diverse bids. The role requires 8+ years in electrical construction estimating with strong leadership, Excel proficiency, and experience with Accubid and related estimating software; on-site collaboration

Qualifications

• 8+ years of estimating or cost control experience in electrical construction.
• Experience with Data Center projects and Accubid.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and project management/estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for electrical construction projects from $20M-$100M.
• Write proposals capturing scope and costs.
• Lead the Proposal Review Process.
• Coordinate estimating effort across bids/projects.
• Mentor estimators and preconstruction team.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure cost competitiveness.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team mentoring

Blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Tools

Excel

Accubid

Estimating software

Project management software

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time Senior Electrical Construction Estimator-Data Center in Lithia Springs, Georgia.

Job Summary

• Prepares cost estimates for all aspects of electrical construction projects from $20M-$100M utilizing construction plans and specifications in accordance with company estimating guidelines and related industry standards.
• Writes proposals that accurately and completely capture the scope of work as well as the costs associated with assigned projects.
• Leads the Proposal Review Process to ensure IES management has all appropriate documentation on Estimates prior to release to the customer.
• Serves as front-line point-of-contact on behalf of company in estimating efforts and developing new customers.
• Leads estimators and preconstruction team members in development of estimates and proposals.
• Leads development and implementation of estimating standards and best practices.
• Completes estimates and proposals for projects ranging from plans and spec, design build, design assist, through early stage budgets.
• Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
• Negotiates with vendors to ensure quality and lowest cost possible on bid items.
• Supports other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines and assisting Project Managers with start-up and change-order costs.
• Ensures all estimates are accurate, complete, and meet IES requirements prior to submission.
• Work performed on-site, in office, and travel to other projects as required.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years' experience in estimating or cost control and/or engineering experience in the commercial or industrial electrical construction industry.
• Data Center and Accubid experience.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Design-build quality project experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills (EXCEL) and exceptional knowledge/experience utilizing complex project management software and construction estimating software.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems and reading/comprehending blueprints.
• Ability to understand cost and schedule impacts on projects.
• Working knowledge of commercial or industrial building codes and related systems/controls.
• Strong math, reading, organizational, and analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an estimating team member and lead and mentor.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and written/verbal communication skills.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check.

Company Overview:

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.