Electrical Estimator – Commercial Bid Specialist

IES Commercial Inc. - C&I Division; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, based in Richmond, VA, seeks an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for commercial electrical projects up to $10M using plans and specifications.

This role serves as the bid day contact and leads the takeoff process in line with company guidelines. The estimator coordinates the overall bid effort, negotiates with vendors for cost efficiency, and supports other departments by preparing estimates in other disciplines and assisting Project Managers with

Qualifications

• 4+ years estimating or cost control and/or engineering experience in the commercial or industrial electrical construction industry; design-build quality project experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and project management/estimating software.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and read blueprints.
• Working knowledge of commercial or industrial building codes and related systems/controls.
• Strong math, reading, organizational, and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an estimating team member.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships and written/verbal communication.
• Pre-employment background and MVR checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates for all aspects of commercial or electrical construction projects up to $10M utilizing plans and specs in accordance with company estimating guidelines and related industry standards.
• Serves as front-line point-of-contact on bid days.
• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of scope of work.
• Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
• Negotiates with vendors to ensure quality and lowest cost on bid items.
• Supports other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines and assisting Project Managers with startup and change-order costs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, based in Richmond, VA, seeks an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for commercial electrical projects up to $10M using plans and specifications.

This role serves as the bid day contact and leads the takeoff process in line with company guidelines. The estimator coordinates the overall bid effort, negotiates with vendors for cost efficiency, and supports other departments by preparing estimates in other disciplines and assisting Project Managers with