Electrical + Instrumentation Estimator | Preconstruction

For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and markets throughout the United States. Our work spans industrial, manufacturing, and mission-critical environments
, where our teams bring the expertise, craftsmanship, and commitment needed to execute complex projects safely and successfully.

ISC is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Estimator to join our Preconstruction team and support the development of competitive estimates and proposals for industrial construction projects.

This position is ideal for someone with E&I construction knowledge who wants to grow within estimating and preconstruction
. Working alongside experienced estimators and project professionals, this role develops expertise in quantity takeoffs, labor estimating, material pricing, vendor and subcontractor quotations, bid reviews, scope evaluation, risk assessment, and technical proposal development.

• Professional development and career-growth opportunities
• Opportunity to build expertise in industrial E&I estimating and preconstruction
• Exposure to complex projects from early planning through award and execution
• Collaborative environment working with experienced estimators, operations, and project teams

• Prepare electrical and instrumentation estimates for industrial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, schedules, and other project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity and material takeoffs for E&I scopes.
• Develop labor estimates and apply appropriate labor units and productivity considerations.
• Obtain and evaluate material pricing, vendor quotations, and subcontractor proposals.
• Prepare estimates for electrical scopes including grounding, lighting, power, controls, cable, and specialty electrical systems
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• Prepare estimates for instrumentation scopes including instrumentation, controls, cable and instrument schedules, and associated installation requirements
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• Assist with scope reviews, bid clarifications, contract reviews, and identification of project risks and opportunities.
• Support preparation of competitive bids, technical proposals, proposal letters, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in estimate reviews, bid reviews, and proposal presentations.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders during estimate development.
• Participate in project site visits and pre-bid activities as required.
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation, assumptions, qualifications, and supporting information.
• Develop toward increased responsibility for proposal development and estimate leadership.

• Experience or education related to electrical and instrumentation construction, estimating, engineering, project coordination, or preconstruction
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• Working knowledge of E&I construction methods, materials, equipment, and installation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documentation.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to estimate accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn and effectively use construction estimating and project-management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Self-motivated approach with a desire to grow within industrial construction estimating and preconstruction.

• Electrical or E&I estimating
• Industrial electrical and instrumentation construction
• Quantity and material takeoffs
• Labor and cost estimating
• Vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Bid and scope reviews
• Vista by Viewpoint
• Project engineering or project coordination
• Construction, engineering, estimating, or related technical education

• Ability to participate in project and pre-bid site visits as required.
• Ability to comply with applicable project, client, and site requirements.
• Additional training or qualifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable post-offer, pre-employment requirements.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

ISC offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for…