Preconstruction Estimator

For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments. We are Powered by People
, and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish. At ISC, Associates have opportunities to build their skills, take on meaningful challenges, and grow their careers while contributing to work they can be proud of.

ISC is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator to develop accurate and competitive estimates for electrical and instrumentation construction opportunities.

This position supports the full estimating process, including drawing and specification review, quantity takeoffs, labor and material pricing, vendor and subcontractor quotes, bid reviews, proposals, and scope evaluation
. These responsibilities align closely with current estimator and preconstruction roles, where takeoffs, pricing, scope review, bid proposals, and estimate development are core functions.

• Professional development and career-growth opportunities
• Exposure to complex electrical and instrumentation projects
• Opportunity to develop expertise in estimating and preconstruction
• Collaborative environment working with estimating, engineering, and operations teams

• Review drawings, specifications, scopes, and contract documents to understand project requirements.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation quantity takeoffs
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• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing for estimates.
• Prepare and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Support bid reviews, estimate development, proposals, and scope evaluations
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• Prepare estimates for electrical systems including power, controls, grounding, lighting, cabling, and instrumentation
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• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, project risks, and opportunities that may affect pricing.
• Support proposal development and estimate handoff to project teams.
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and participate in continuous improvement of estimating processes.

• Experience or education related to construction, electrical/instrumentation, engineering, estimating, or a related field
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• Working knowledge of electrical and/or instrumentation construction
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• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
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• Ability to learn and effectively use construction estimating and takeoff software.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a team environment.

• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, material pricing, or bid preparation
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• Familiarity with Vista by Viewpoint or similar construction ERP software.

• Ability to pass applicable post-offer, pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and background checks.
• Ability to satisfy applicable employment and project requirements associated with the position.

ISC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon the applicant's merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money or any other form of compensation to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with ISC.

This announcement is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental duties that may be required from day to day. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects all Associates to perform other job requirements as needed.

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