Estimator III

Senior Estimator

Intermountain Electric Inc. (IME) is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing team! If you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team, love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects, are motivated by growth and expansion, and are a team player ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company, then come join us at IME.

The Estimator plays a critical role in driving project success through meticulous quantitative analysis, strategic bid preparation, and collaborative leadership. Combining technical expertise with exceptional communication skills, this position is responsible for developing comprehensive project estimates, managing the bidding process, and leading a team of estimating professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate superior analytical capabilities, professional integrity, and the ability to transform complex project requirements into precise, competitive bids that support the organization's strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimating: Calculate and prepare complete quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, equipment, and other required statistical data to achieve established ratio of volume awarded to bid volume. Exhibit discretion in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting bid documents to determine Scope of Work. Use independent judgment to formulate the estimating approach and bid strategy in a manager that enables the attainment of awarded projects within contract quotes. Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communication: Clearly and concisely convey information and articulate challenges or problems in a courteous, nondiscriminatory, and professional manner. Provide clarification as needed to ensure effective communication and understanding.
• Process & Compliance: Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date project plans, specifications, correspondence and estimating documentation of quantity take-offs and pricing data on projects, subcontractors, and suppliers. Adhere to policies and procedures routinely to ensure compliance.
• Leadership: Assume oversight of a team of estimators, offering leadership, vision, and mentorship to foster a positive culture of collaboration and excellence. Cultivate strong relationships with clients and other project stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the bid process.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments.
• Demonstrates unwavering integrity and ethical standards in interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Possesses outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance competing priorities and projects.
• Action-oriented with an ability to take on and solve problems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Capable of working under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Proficient computer skills to include Accubid Live Count, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of Estimating Techniques and ability to interpret cost data and systems
• Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and codes

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a relevant field or a combination of relevant experience
• 7+ years experience in electrical estimating, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

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: $102,000 - $138,000. 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, 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. 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.