Senior Electrical Estimator - Industrial Preconstruction

Senior Electrical Estimator - Industrial Preconstruction Interstates - 3.8 Des Moines, IA Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) 10% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Estimating software Microsoft Excel Estimating construction project budgets Working on electrical estimation projects Productivity software Technical Proficiency Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here. Sign-on Bonus $7500 Are you an experienced electrical estimator ready to influence multimillion-dollar industrial projects—not just price them? At Interstates, you'll step into a senior-level role where your expertise helps shape project strategy, client decisions, and winning proposals. This is more than takeoffs—it's leadership, collaboration, and real impact from preconstruction through execution. We're looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator - Industrial Preconstruction to join our team and help drive accurate, strategic estimates for complex industrial projects. In this role, you won't just estimate—you'll help shape how projects are built, priced, and won. What You'll Do Own the full estimating lifecycle by analyzing drawings, specs, and bid documents to deliver accurate, competitive electrical estimates Translate design intent into real-world cost impacts for both design-build and plan/spec projects Partner with clients, vendors, and internal teams to shape scope, align expectations, and define what success looks like Deliver complete estimates across a wide range of project sizes, from early budget pricing to final proposals Leverage historical cost data and strong analytical skills to make precise, data-driven decisions Collaborate across disciplines to identify scope gaps, overlaps, and downstream impacts to ensure complete project coverage Lead communication with stakeholders and confidently guide client conversations and scope reviews Develop winning strategies, value-add ideas, and value-engineered solutions that improve cost and constructability Proactively identify and mitigate risk, clearly documenting assumptions, clarifications, and decisions throughout the bid cycle Build clear, compelling proposals and ensure a seamless handoff to execution teams Contribute beyond the bid by supporting change orders, cost-to-complete efforts, and estimating standards and best practices Strengthen the team by mentoring junior estimators, supporting department operations and tools, maintaining strong relationships, and consistently delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines What You Bring Bachelor's or associate's degree in a construction-related field, or equivalent technical training, plus 3-5 years of industrial electrical estimating experience Strong understanding of design-build and plan/spec work Ability to interpret complex drawings and translate them into cost impacts Experience with estimating software such as Accubid or BHS, and proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project preferred Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead client and team discussions Detail-oriented, organized, and able to perform effectively under deadlines Why Interstates We take our "family-like culture" seriously—but we also know candidates want specifics. You'll have visibility, influence, and a direct impact on how projects are won and delivered. Flexible schedules that support real work-life balance A team where your input influences decisions—not just your output Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles Strong collaboration across estimating, engineering, and construction Community involvement and company-supported volunteer opportunities Our Why Provide opportunities for our people Make a difference for our clients Always pursue a better way

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This role will be based out of our Des Moines, IA office.

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This role requires occasional travel to job sites near the Des Moines, IA area, per business needs and requirements (10%). Benefits 401(k) with company match Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance PTO + paid holidays + flexible scheduling Bonus incentives and merit increases Career coaching and advancement opportunities Company events, volunteer time, and team celebrations What You Should Know Before You Apply Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice. Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.