Senior Electrical Estimator - Large-Scale Data Center

Ies Co; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Estimator with extensive electrical construction estimating experience. The role centers on preparing cost estimates for $20M-$100M projects, writing proposals, and leading the preconstruction team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in estimating, Data Center and Accubid experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to mentor others. On-site work and collaboration with project managers are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in estimating or cost control in commercial/industrial electrical construction.
• Data Center and Accubid experience required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience in design-build projects preferred.
• Hyperscale data center experience preferred.
• Excellent Excel and project management software skills.
• Ability to interpret cost data and read blueprints.
• Knowledge of building codes and schedule/cost impacts.
• Strong math, organization, and communication skills.
• Pre-employment background and MVR checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for electrical construction projects from plans and specs.
• Write proposals capturing scope and costs for assigned projects.
• Lead the proposal review process and ensure documentation readiness.
• Serve as front-line contact in estimating efforts and developing new customers.
• Lead estimators and preconstruction team in estimates and proposals.
• Develop and implement estimating standards and best practices.
• Complete estimates for plans & specs, design-build, and early budgets.
• Coordinate total estimating effort for bids/projects.
• Negotiate with vendors for quality and cost efficiency.
• Support other departments and assist PMs with change-order costs.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Travel to projects as required; work on-site and in-office.

Skills

Estimating experience

Data Center

Accubid

Leadership

Design-build

Hyperscale data center

Excel

PM software

Blueprint reading

Cost/schedule impact

Building codes

Communication skills

Background check

Tools

Accubid

Excel

PM software

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Estimator with extensive electrical construction estimating experience. The role centers on preparing cost estimates for $20M-$100M projects, writing proposals, and leading the preconstruction team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in estimating, Data Center and Accubid experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to mentor others. On-site work and collaboration with project managers are required.