Senior Estimator - Remote

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.

At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job-it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

Intermountain Electric Inc. (IME) is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing team!

* Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team?

* Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects?

* Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you?

* Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company?

The Senior Estimator will play a critical leadership role in our pre-construction process, responsible for developing, reviewing, and validating highly accurate and competitive cost estimates for complex electrical projects. This role involves advanced analysis of project blueprints, specifications, and contractual documents to produce comprehensive, strategic estimates that drive profitable project outcomes. The Senior Estimator will oversee estimating methodology, risk evaluation, and bid strategy while managing and mentoring a team of estimators.

They will collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations, and cross-functional teams to align estimates with organizational goals, historical data, and market conditions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in electrical estimating, exceptional judgment, and proven experience leading and developing high-performing estimating teams.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

* Estimating:
Lead and oversee the preparation of complete and highly accurate quantity take-offs, material pricing, labor, equipment, and indirect costs for complex and high-value projects. Establish estimating strategy and bid approach, including risk assessment, value engineering opportunities, and competitive positioning. Exercise advanced judgment in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting bid documents to define scope, exclusions, and assumptions. Perform and validate on- and off-screen take-offs.

Review, audit, and approve estimates prepared by other estimators to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company standards. Prepare and approve all proposal deliverables including bid forms, labor sheets, schedules, and pre-qualifications. Uphold the highest level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality with internal and external stakeholders.

* Communication:
Serve as a primary estimating point of contact for internal leadership, clients, and project stakeholders. Clearly and concisely communicate complex estimating concepts, risks, assumptions, and challenges in a professional and solution-oriented manner. Lead internal estimate reviews and bid strategy meetings, providing clear direction and alignment across teams.

* Process & Compliance:
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve estimating processes, standards, and best practices. Ensure accurate, complete, and auditable documentation of project plans, specifications, correspondence, quantity take-offs, pricing data, subcontractors, and suppliers. Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Oversee CRM opportunities and ensure estimating data and project progress are consistently accurate and up to date.

* Collaborative Leadership:
Lead proposals from concept through final submission and transition to operations. Partner closely with project management, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to ensure estimates align…