Electrical Estimator

Job Summary

Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join our growing Preconstruction team in Glendale, Arizona. This role is ideal for a skilled electrical estimator who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing competitive bids, and helping deliver successful industrial construction projects.

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will play a key role in leading estimating efforts from project pursuit through final proposal submission. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Operations, Engineering, and leadership teams to develop accurate cost estimates, identify project opportunities, and support the continued growth of IPS.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on major industrial projects while working alongside a team that values precision, innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
• Industrial Buildings

• Lead electrical estimating efforts from initial project review through final proposal submission.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to develop comprehensive bid packages.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost‑saving strategies.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Engineering, and leadership throughout the preconstruction process.
• Prepare scopes of work, clarifications, proposals, and supporting bid documentation.
• Support project turnover and handoff following contract award.
• Manage multiple estimates while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Mentor and support junior estimators while helping improve estimating processes.
• Share knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, and industry best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical estimating experience within industrial electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and estimating principles.
• Experience estimating industrial facilities, water/wastewater, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma required; technical or vocational training in electrical construction preferred.

• Experience mentoring junior estimators or supporting estimating process improvements.
• Experience with large‑scale industrial electrical projects.

• Ability to work in an office environment with extended computer use.
• Ability to review construction documents and technical drawings for extended periods.
• Occasional visits to active construction sites may be required.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when visiting job sites.

Safety‑Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety‑Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others, such as visiting active construction environments, operating equipment, or supporting construction operations.

Industrial Power Solutions (IPS), a Sundt Company, is one of the Southwest’s leading industrial electrical contractors, delivering complete electrical construction solutions for complex industrial facilities. We specialize in industrial power, automation, controls, and electrical infrastructure supporting industries such as manufacturing, water/wastewater, infrastructure, and energy.

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, when you work at Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, you are not just joining a company, you are joining a culture. Because every employee is an owner,…