Senior Estimator Electrical Construction Data Center

IES Electrical; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary match

Flexible medical-dental-vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid-time-off

Short-term/long-term disability insurance

Job summary

IES Electrical in Chester, Virginia is seeking a Senior Electrical Construction Estimator to prepare cost estimates for electrical projects ranging from $20M to $100M. This role will involve leading proposal reviews, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring all estimates meet company requirements.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the electrical construction industry, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in software like Accubid. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with matching, flexible insurance options, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in estimating or cost control in electrical construction.
• Experience working with Data Centers and Accubid software.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical construction projects.
• Write proposals and lead the proposal review process.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best prices on bid items.

Skills

Estimating or cost control experience

Leadership ability

Strong computer skills (EXCEL)

Ability to interpret cost data

Understanding commercial building codes

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Education

8+ years of experience in electrical construction

Data Center and Accubid experience

Job description

Senior Electrical Construction Estimator-Data Center

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time in Chester, 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.
• 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.