Senior Estimator Electrical Construction Data Center

IES Commercial Inc. - C&I Division; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible medical-dental-vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

IES Commercial Inc. - C&I Division is seeking a Senior Electrical Construction Estimator-Data Center for the Richmond, Virginia area. The ideal candidate will prepare cost estimates for projects between $20M-$100M and lead proposal efforts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards.

With a strong leadership role, this position requires 8+ years of industry experience, specifically in estimating for commercial or industrial electrical construction. Attractive benefits include a 401(k) plan, flexible health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years' experience in estimating or cost control in electrical construction.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and read blueprints.
• Strong math, reading, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates for electrical construction projects.
• Leads the Proposal Review Process.
• Negotiates with vendors to achieve best pricing.

Skills

Estimating experience

Leadership ability

Data Center and Accubid experience

Strong computer skills (EXCEL)

Analytical/critical thinking skills

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time Senior Electrical Construction Estimator-Data Center in Richmond, Virginia.

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.
• Works 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 and AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid time off.

IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.