Estimator, Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job Summary

Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to support the continued growth of our Data Center Division.

• Maintain positive working relationships with project teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Produce accurate, complete, and competitive estimates while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
• Lead job setup, quantity takeoffs, pricing development, and estimate preparation for large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations to ensure complete and competitive pricing.
• Prepare detailed bid summaries, clarifications, assumptions, and proposal documents.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, design reviews, value engineering discussions, and project handoff meetings.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents to identify risks, opportunities, and scope gaps.
• Develop labor productivity assumptions, material pricing strategies, and project execution plans.
• Support business development efforts and assist in building long-term customer relationships.
• Mentor and support junior estimators while promoting consistency and estimating best practices.
• Eliminate waste such as rework, missed scope, estimating inefficiencies, and inaccurate pricing assumptions.

• Minimum 5 years of electrical estimating experience on commercial, industrial, mission critical, or data center projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including power distribution, switch gear, generators, grounding, raceway systems, and medium-voltage installations.
• Experience preparing estimates for projects ranging from several million dollars to large-scale data center developments.
• Proficiency with estimating software including McCormick, Accubid, Con Est, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and construction management software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience estimating hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects.
• Experience with design-build and negotiated delivery methods.
• Familiarity with Navisworks, BIM coordination, and model-based quantity takeoffs.
• Vocational, technical, or college education in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Previous field experience as an electrician, foreman, superintendent, or project engineer is highly desirable.

Work primarily in an office environment with extended periods of computer use.

Ability to review drawings, specifications, and project documentation for extended periods.

Occasional travel to customer locations, project sites, pre-bid meetings, and industry events may be required.

Ability to wear personal protective equipment when visiting active construction sites.

Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is committed to the equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

• Market Competitive Salary (Paid Weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility Based on Company, Group, and Individual Performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry-Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness Credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's Program