Overview
Interstates is currently in search of a talented and motivated Estimator. Your role will be to work with our team of construction professionals and provide accurate and efficient cost estimates for project.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as : Family-Like
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Interstates Core Values :
IntegrityTrustQualityDependabilityFamilyOur Why :
Providing opportunities for our peopleMaking a difference with our clientsPursuing a better wayResponsibilities
Position Summary :
The estimating department is responsible for producing project-specific construction estimates based on written and / or oral instructions from our clients. Your role in this process will be as follows :
The primary responsibility to develop accurate and timely electrical construction estimates on which we base competitive bids and proposals for our client-base customers.Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications.Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications.Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative.Draft scope letters, proposals and vendor solicitations.Attend job walks; pre-bid meetings; collaborations and conferences with clients and design professionals.Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner.Additional Essential Functions :
Work alongside other estimators, project managers and project engineers on change-orders and cost-to-complete estimates of on-going projectsHelp create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design / build and plans and specs work.Additional duties as assignedQualifications
Minimum Requirements :
A high school diploma or GED is required, but additional education or experience in estimating, construction management, Finance or Business Administration or other equivalent studies is preferred.Knowledge and proficiency with Code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations; Voltage-drop, Ohm's law, conduit-fill, wire ampacity, de-rating, etc. is a plusExperience with the following software : Microsoft Project (scheduling software), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook,Analytical, problem-solving mentalityTeam player, self-motivated, gets along well with supervisors, peers and subordinates.Excellent verbal and written communicationAble to track and organize project and informationAble to calculate figures and amountsPossesses sound judgement skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize workWilling to consider commercial electrical experience with the right candidateApplication Questions
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : Dependent upon experience
Schedule : Monday to Friday
Benefits :
401(k)Dental InsuranceDisability InsuranceHealth InsuranceVacationVision InsuranceCompany's website :
www.interstates.comTravel :
This position will be based out of our Sioux Falls, SD office and may require some occasional travel to job sites, per business needs and requirements.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity / AA Employer and provides a drug free work environment.
