Modular Estimator: Electrical Construction Bids

Socket.dev; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Modular Estimator to develop timely, accurate estimates for modular electrical construction projects while supporting clients across multiple industrial markets.

You will collaborate with estimators, PMs, project engineers, and design professionals to deliver competitive proposals and well-defined bids. The role offers travel to Sioux Center, IA, Omaha, NE, or Topeka, KS as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; further estimating education preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical code requirements and basic electrical calculations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, timely estimates for modular electrical construction projects.
• Analyze and interpret drawings, specifications, and scope requirements.
• Prepare budget pricing from schematic drawings, narratives, and preliminary project information.
• Identify and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications.
• Draft scope letters, proposals, bid packages, and vendor solicitations.
• Attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, and project discussions with clients and design professionals as needed.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and project engineers on change orders and cost-to-complete estimates for active projects.
• Help develop and communicate company estimating standards for design-build and plans-and-specifications work.
• Manage competing deadlines in an efficient, composed, and detail-oriented manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Analytical thinking

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Estimating/Construction mgmt education preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interstates is seeking a Modular Estimator to develop timely, accurate estimates for modular electrical construction projects while supporting clients across multiple industrial markets.

You will collaborate with estimators, PMs, project engineers, and design professionals to deliver competitive proposals and well-defined bids. The role offers travel to Sioux Center, IA, Omaha, NE, or Topeka, KS as needed.