Sr. Electrical Estimator

Sr. Electrical Estimator

IES Electrical East, a subsidiary of IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, is seeking a full-time Senior Electrical Construction Estimator for Data Center Construction in Lithia Springs, Georgia.

• 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.
• Completely estimates and proposes 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.
• 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 read/comprehend 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.

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.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other
• Construction