Senior Electrical Estimator - Mission Critical

IES Holdings; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeks a Senior Electrical Construction Estimator for Data Centers in Lithia Springs, GA.

This is a full-time role requiring 8+ years in estimating or cost control within commercial/industrial electrical construction, including data centers and Accubid experience. The role involves leading estimates, writing proposals, coordinating bid efforts, and mentoring other estimators.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in estimating or cost control in electrical construction
• Data Center and Accubid experience
• Strong leadership ability
• Ability to interpret cost data and blueprints
• Strong computer skills (Excel) and project management software experience
• Design-build/ hyperscale data center experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel and work on-site as needed

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for electrical construction projects from multiple bidding bases.
• Write proposals capturing scope and costs accurately.
• Lead the Proposal Review Process for bid readiness.
• Serve as front-line contact in estimating efforts and for new customers.
• Lead estimators and preconstruction teams in developing estimates and proposals.
• Develop and implement estimating standards and best practices.
• Coordinate estimating efforts across bids and projects.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure quality and lowest costs.
• Support other departments with estimates and start-up/change orders.
• Ensure estimates meet company requirements and compliance with codes.

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimation

Blueprint reading

Excel skills

Team mentoring

Client communication

Tools

Accubid

MS Project

Job description

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.

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time Senior Electrical Construction Estimator-Data Center in 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 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.
• 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.
• Hyperscale data center 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.