Senior Estimator Electrical Construction Data Center

Description

• Writes proposals that accurately and completely capture the scope of work as well as the costs associated with assigned projects.
• 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.
• Negotiates with vendors to ensure quality and lowest cost possible on bid items.
• 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.
• Serves as front-line point-of-contact on behalf of company in estimating efforts and developing new customers.
• Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
• 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.
• Leads the Proposal Review Process to ensure IES management has all appropriate documentation on Estimates prior to release to the customer.
• Leads estimators and preconstruction team members in development of estimates and proposals.

Requirements

• Strong math, reading, organizational, and analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Data Center and Accubid experience.
• 8 or more years' experience in estimating or cost control and/or engineering experience in the commercial or industrial electrical construction industry.
• Ability to work effectively as an estimating team member and lead and mentor.
• Hyperscale data center experience preferred.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems and reading/comprehending blueprints.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and written/verbal communication skills.
• Work performed on-site, in office, and travel to other projects as required.
• Ability to understand cost and schedule impacts on projects.
• Design-build quality project experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills (EXCEL) and exceptional knowledge/experience utilizing complex project management software and construction estimating software.
• Working knowledge of commercial or industrial building codes and related systems/controls.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance