Estimator Electrical Construction Senior Data Center
IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical
- Chester, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.