Senior Estimator

IES Electrical•Austell, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical is seeking a Senior Estimator in Richmond, Virginia. This position prepares cost estimates for electrical construction projects ranging from $20 million to $100 million using construction plans and specifications in accordance with company estimating guidelines and industry standards. The Senior Estimator writes proposals that accurately capture project scope and costs, and leads the proposal review process to ensure appropriate documentation is available before estimates are released to customers. The role serves as a primary company contact in estimating efforts and new-customer development, and leads estimators and preconstruction team members in developing estimates and proposals. It also leads the development and implementation of estimating standards and best practices. Projects may include plans and specifications, design-build, design-assist, and early-stage budgets. The role coordinates the estimating effort for assigned bids and projects, negotiates with vendors, and may support other departments by estimating other disciplines or helping Project Managers with startup and change-order costs. Estimates must be accurate, complete, and meet IES requirements before submission. Work is performed on-site and in an office, with travel to other projects as required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The position requires successfully passing a post-offer background check and motor vehicle record check.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in estimating or cost control and/or engineering in the commercial or industrial electrical construction industry.
Data center and Accubid experience.
Strong leadership ability.
Strong computer skills, including Excel, and exceptional knowledge and experience with complex project management and construction estimating software.
Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems and read and comprehend blueprints.
Ability to understand project cost and schedule impacts.
Working knowledge of commercial or industrial building codes and related systems and controls.
Strong math, reading, organizational, and analytical/critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work effectively as an estimating team member and to lead and mentor others.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Successfully pass a post-offer background check and motor vehicle record check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Design-build quality project experience.
Hyperscale data center experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates for electrical construction projects valued at $20 million to $100 million using construction plans and specifications and following company guidelines and industry standards.
Write proposals that accurately and completely capture the scope of work and associated project costs.
Lead the Proposal Review Process to ensure IES management has appropriate estimate documentation before customer release.
Serve as a front-line company contact in estimating efforts and developing new customers.
Lead estimators and preconstruction team members in developing estimates and proposals.
Lead the development and implementation of estimating standards and best practices.
Complete estimates and proposals for plans-and-specifications, design-build, design-assist, and early-stage budget projects.
Coordinate the total estimating effort for assigned bids and projects.
Negotiate with vendors to obtain quality bid items at the lowest possible cost.
Support other department personnel as required, including preparing estimates in other disciplines and assisting Project Managers with startup and change-order costs.
Ensure estimates are accurate, complete, and meet IES requirements before submission.