Senior Estimator

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, is seeking an Estimator, Richmond, Virginia.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 & Affir

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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Workplace Type

Onsite