Electrical Estimator - Mission Critical

IES Mission Critical; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical is seeking a full-time Electrical Construction Estimator for data center projects in Lithia Springs, GA.

The role involves preparing cost estimates, writing detailed proposals, and leading the proposal review process to ensure complete documentation. Candidates should have 4+ years in estimating or cost control in electrical construction, with Accubid and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in estimating or cost control in electrical construction.
• Design-build project experience preferred.
• Data Center experience preferred.
• Strong math, reading, and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for electrical construction projects up to $50M.
• Write proposals capturing scope and costs.
• Lead the Proposal Review Process to ensure documentation is complete.
• Own project documentation from Pre-con to hand-off to Project Team.
• Coordinate total estimating effort for bids/projects.
• Negotiate with vendors for quality and cost.
• Support other departments with estimates and change orders.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost control / pricing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Accubid

Excel

Project management software

Job description

General Job Description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-timeElectrical Construction Estimator-Data Centerin Lithia Springs, Georgia.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Prepares cost estimates for all aspects of electrical construction projects up to $50M 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.
• Direct ownership of ensuring project documentation and tracking is up to company standards throughout the Pre-con phase through hand-off to the Project Team.
• Works with Project Team to establish accurate budgets and buyouts based on the estimate.
• Establishes the project specific change order format on existing projects and ensures all change estimates are compliant.
• Serves as front-line point-of-contact on behalf of company with clients.
• Ability to prepare estimates by performing complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Ability to have an in-depth understanding of the project specifications and requirements to accurately account for the total cost.
• 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.
• Work performed at project location with trips to other projects or offices as required.

Specific Qualifications

• 4 or more years' experience in estimating or cost control and/or engineering experience in the commercial or industrial electrical construction industry.
• Accubid experience.
• Change Order and new project pricing experience.
• Design-build project experience preferred.
• Data Center experience preferred.
• Ability to determine both cost and schedule impacts.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Additional Data

EEO & Aff…

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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