Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

Position Summary

The Lead Estimator plays a critical role in the pre-construction process by developing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for electrical projects. This position analyzes project documents, evaluates resource and cost requirements, and develops estimating strategies that support successful project planning and execution. The role also provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to estimators while fostering collaboration across project teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Bid Strategy

• Prepare complete quantity take-offs, material pricing, labor cost calculations, equipment estimates, and supporting statistical data for bid development.
• Review, analyze, and interpret project plans, specifications, and bid documents to accurately define project scope and requirements.
• Perform both on-screen and off-screen take-offs.
• Develop and execute estimating approaches and bid strategies using independent judgment and industry expertise.
• Prepare and coordinate all proposal deliverables, including bid forms, labor sheets, and pre-qualification documents.
• Conduct due diligence and evaluate project risks during the estimating process.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate information, challenges, and recommendations clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• Provide clarification and guidance to support alignment and understanding among project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project managers, engineers, and other business partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful project outcomes.

Process Management & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and current project plans, specifications, correspondence, quantity take-offs, pricing data, and estimating records.
• Manage estimating documentation related to projects, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain CRM opportunities and project status information accurately and consistently.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Project & Organizational Leadership

• Manage proposals from initial development through final submission.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, process discipline, and quality.
• Support organization-wide initiatives and serve as a resource for colleagues across the business.
• Lead complex estimating efforts through final cost development and transition to operations.

Team Leadership & Development

• May oversee and direct the work of other team members.
• Assign work effectively by leveraging team strengths and development opportunities.
• Foster employee engagement through coaching, feedback, training, and career development support.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong due diligence, risk assessment, and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and ethical decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Action-oriented approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform effectively in deadline-driven environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Accubid Live Count, BlueBeam, CRM, Microsoft Office Suite, and related computer systems.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating methodologies, metrics, systems, and best practices.
• Ability to manage complex estimating projects from inception through transition to operations.
• Working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Demonstrated expertise in preparing accurate and comprehensive electrical project estimates and cost analyses.
• Advanced proficiency utilizing estimating software and technology platforms, including Accubid Live Count, BlueBeam, CRM, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to develop complex proposals and complete all related bid deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Strong capability in interpreting project requirements, cost data, and estimating systems to support strategic bid decisions.
• Experience successfully leading proposal efforts and coordinating stakeholders throughout the estimating process.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in mentoring team members and contributing to a high-performing estimating function.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Strong experience in the construction industry with electrical estimating responsibilities.
• Field experience preferred.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be considered.

Working Conditions :

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

Salary Range:

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.