Estimator - Interstates, Inc.

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 projects.

We will provide training to the right candidate for this position. 

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:

• Integrity
• Trust
• Quality
• Dependability
• Family

Our Why:

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

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 clients.
• 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 deadlines 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 projects
• Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.
• Additional duties as assigned

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.
• Experience with the following software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook,
• Analytical, problem-solving mentality
• Team player, self-motivated, gets along well with supervisors, peers and subordinates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to track and organize project and information
• Able to calculate figures and amounts
• Possesses sound judgement skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work

Application Questions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:  Dependent upon experience

Schedule:  Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vacation
• Vision Insurance

Company's website:

• www.interstates.com

Travel:

This position will be based out of our Sioux Center, IA 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.