Residential Electrical Estimator

General Job Description

Salary is very competitive and based on experience and productivity.

Full‑time position:
Monday – Friday, 7 am – 4 pm.

• Preparing and managing bids for single and multi‑family residential projects (typically 100+ units).
• Knowledge and understanding of residential electric construction practices and installation according to building codes.
• Take‑offs and estimation of equipment, labor, and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating material, direct labor, manufactured equipment pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Writing proposals/bids.
• Managing multiple bids simultaneously and evaluating changes through the bid process.
• Evaluation of plans, looking for discrepancies and addressing them accordingly.
• Participate in contract negotiations with clients involving scope of work, estimated quantities, and values.
• Assist purchasing agent in procurement of equipment; all pricing must meet contracted costs.
• Sense of urgency with ability to meet guidelines.

• Experience on single and multi‑family residential projects.
• Ability to communicate with installers, builders, building inspectors, and homeowners about installation methods and code.
• Possess leadership qualities and the ability to be a self‑starter.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Five years in the electrical trade preferred.
• Skilled in reading and understanding drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Ability to accurately compile a summary of materials, equipment, and labor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with Excel competency.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Dependable and punctual.

Minimum Years of

Experience:

2–4

License

Required:

No

Minimum Education:

High School

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Residential Building Construction

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single‑family homes and multi‑family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world. IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets.

IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans encouraged to apply.

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401(k) plan with employer contribution match
• Company paid time off
• Company paid life insurance
• Choice of medical coverage, including prescription and short‑term disability plans
• Choice of dental and vision coverage
• Optional long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, legal and pet coverage
• Auto and home insurance discount programs

IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860‑1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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Right to Work:
English, Spanish