Senior Estimator

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

Intermountain Electric Inc. (IME) is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing team!

• Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team?
• Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects?
• Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you?
• Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company?

Then come join us at IME’s Headquarters in beautiful Denver, Colorado – one of the most sought-after locations in the U.S. The beautiful mountains, skiing, hiking, and adventure are only part of Colorado’s allure. It is also home to many craft breweries, award-winning restaurants, a cultural downtown scene and annual events and festivals.

The Senior Estimator will play a critical leadership role in our pre-construction process, responsible for developing, reviewing, and validating highly accurate and competitive cost estimates for complex electrical projects. This role involves advanced analysis of project blueprints, specifications, and contractual documents to produce comprehensive, strategic estimates that drive profitable project outcomes. The Senior Estimator will oversee estimating methodology, risk evaluation, and bid strategy while managing and mentoring a team of estimators. They will collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations, and cross-functional teams to align estimates with organizational goals, historical data, and market conditions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in electrical estimating, exceptional judgment, and proven experience leading and developing high-performing estimating teams.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimating: Lead and oversee the preparation of complete and highly accurate quantity take-offs, material pricing, labor, equipment, and indirect costs for complex and high-value projects. Establish estimating strategy and bid approach, including risk assessment, value engineering opportunities, and competitive positioning. Exercise advanced judgment in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting bid documents to define scope, exclusions, and assumptions. Perform and validate on- and off-screen take-offs. Review, audit, and approve estimates prepared by other estimators to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company standards. Prepare and approve all proposal deliverables including bid forms, labor sheets, schedules, and pre-qualifications. Uphold the highest level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communication: Serve as a primary estimating point of contact for internal leadership, clients, and project stakeholders. Clearly and concisely communicate complex estimating concepts, risks, assumptions, and challenges in a professional and solution-oriented manner. Lead internal estimate reviews and bid strategy meetings, providing clear direction and alignment across teams.
• Process & Compliance: Establish, maintain, and continuously improve estimating processes, standards, and best practices. Ensure accurate, complete, and auditable documentation of project plans, specifications, correspondence, quantity take-offs, pricing data, subcontractors, and suppliers. Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Oversee CRM opportunities and ensure estimating data and project progress are consistently accurate and up to date.
• Collaborative Leadership: Lead proposals from concept through final submission and transition to operations. Partner closely with project management, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to ensure estimates align with execution strategies and financial goals. Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence across the organization. Serve as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert on estimating strategy, risk, and market conditions. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support long-term business success.
• Team Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of estimators. Assign work strategically based on project needs, estimator strengths, and development goals. Provide coaching, training, performance feedback, and career development guidance. Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards for the estimating team. Foster employee engagement, continuous improvement, and a consistent, high-quality estimating function that delivers outstanding internal and external customer service.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Expert-level ability to conduct due diligence, risk analysis, and financial evaluation on complex projects.
• Demonstrates unwavering integrity and ethical standards in all professional interactions.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Highly action-oriented with advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control.

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Advanced proficiency in Accubid Live Count, BlueBeam, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expert knowledge of estimating techniques, metrics, systems, and best practices.
• Full working knowledge of estimating systems; Accubid strongly preferred.
• Ability to prepare and review highly complex proposals with minimal oversight.
• Ability to lead large-scale, complex estimating efforts from initial review through final cost estimate and handoff to operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and industry standards.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 12+ years of experience in the construction industry with extensive electrical estimating experience
• Significant experience estimating large, complex, and/or high-risk projects
• Field experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing and leading an estimating team

What You'll Get

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:

$127,500 - $172,500

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

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

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.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $127,500.00/Yr. - USD $172,500.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

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.