Estimator Jr

Junior Electrical Construction Estimator

Location:

Chester, Virginia.

Prepares cost estimates for all aspects of commercial or electrical construction projects up to $10M utilizing construction plans and specifications in accordance with company estimating guidelines and related industry standards.

• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Calculates various statistical data—quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, equipment, etc.
• Researches historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Participates in developing project update and bid package estimate documents.
• Maintains files of working documents for backup to estimating figures.
• Assists in monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.
• Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
• Assists with vendor negotiations 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 job start-up and change-order costs.

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems.
• Prior construction estimating, engineering or similar experience preferred.
• Electrical Construction knowledge preferred.
• Strong computer skills, interpersonal relationship skills & written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an estimating team member.
• Successfully pass pre-employment background check, MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles, and drug test as may be required per federal or client contract, or DOT policy.

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match
• Flexible medical-dental-vision insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Basic life/AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Highly competitive pay in addition to paid time‑off

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction