Senior Electrical Estimator - Industrial Preconstruction

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work.

We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.

Sign-on Bonus $7500

Are you an experienced electrical estimator ready to influence multimillion‑dollar industrial projects - not just price them?

At Interstates, you'll step into a senior‑level role where your expertise helps shape project strategy, client decisions, and winning proposals. This is more than takeoffs - it's leadership, collaboration, and real impact from preconstruction through execution.

In this role, you won't just estimate - you'll help shape how projects are built, priced, and won.

• Own the full estimating lifecycle by analyzing drawings, specs, and bid documents to deliver accurate, competitive electrical estimates
• Translate design intent into real‑world cost impacts for both design‑build and plan/spec projects
• Partner with clients, vendors, and internal teams to shape scope, align expectations, and define what success looks like
• Deliver complete estimates across a wide range of project sizes, from early budget pricing to final proposals
• Leverage historical cost data and strong analytical skills to make precise, data‑driven decisions
• Collaborate across disciplines to identify scope gaps, overlaps, and downstream impacts to ensure complete project coverage
• Lead communication with stakeholders and confidently guide client conversations and scope reviews
• Develop winning strategies, value‑add ideas, and value‑engineered solutions that improve cost and constructability
• Proactively identify and mitigate risk, clearly documenting assumptions, clarifications, and decisions throughout the bid cycle
• Build clear, compelling proposals and ensure a seamless handoff to execution teams
• Contribute beyond the bid by supporting change orders, cost‑to‑complete efforts, and estimating standards and best practices
• Strengthen the team by mentoring junior estimators, supporting department operations and tools, maintaining strong relationships, and consistently delivering high‑quality work under tight deadlines

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in a construction‑related field, or equivalent technical training, plus 3‑5 years of industrial electrical estimating experience
• Strong understanding of design‑build and plan/spec work
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and translate them into cost impacts
• Experience with estimating software such as Accubid or BHS, and proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead client and team discussions
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to perform effectively under deadlines

We take our "family‑like culture" seriously-but we also know candidates want specifics.

You'll have visibility, influence, and a direct impact on how projects are won and delivered.

• Flexible schedules that support real work‑life balance
• A team where your input influences decisions-not just your output
• Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles
• Strong collaboration across estimating, engineering, and construction
• Community involvement and company‑supported volunteer opportunities

• Provide opportunities for our people
• Make a difference for our clients
• Always pursue a better way

This role will be based out of our Des Moines or Fort Dodge, IA office.

This role requires occasional travel to job sites near the Fort Dodge, IA area, per business…