Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator | Preconstruction

Industrial Construction | E&I | Estimating

Build the projects before they're built.

For over 35 years, ISC has provided electrical, instrumentation and controls solutions to leading industrial manufacturers throughout the United States.

ISC is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator / Preconstruction Specialist to join our Corporate Preconstruction team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with E&I construction experience who wants to grow their career in industrial construction estimating and preconstruction. You'll work alongside experienced estimators to develop electrical and instrumentation proposals while building expertise in quantity takeoffs, labor estimating, material pricing, vendor and subcontractor quotes, bid reviews, contract scope, and technical proposals.

What You'll Do

• Prepare electrical and instrumentation (E&I) estimates for industrial construction projects. 

• Review project plans, drawings, specifications and bid documents. 

• Perform quantity takeoffs and material takeoffs for electrical and instrumentation scopes. 

• Establish labor units and assist with labor estimating and cost estimating. 

• Evaluate material pricing, vendor quotations and subcontractor pricing. 

• Work with the Preconstruction team to prepare competitive project proposals and bids. 

• Participate in bid reviews and proposal presentations. 

• Prepare proposal letters and assist with technical proposal development. 

• Assist with contract reviews, scope reviews and risk evaluation. 

• Perform electrical takeoffs including:  

• Grounding 

• Lighting 

• Power and controls 

• Cable and instrument schedules 

• Electrical instrumentation 

• Mechanical instrumentation 

• Specialty electrical services 

• Participate in project site visits as required. 

• Develop into a proposal team lead as knowledge and experience grow. 

• Mentor Preconstruction Apprentices and Interns as appropriate. 

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. 

• E&I construction experience, with at least six months preferred. 

• Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation construction, materials and installation. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and project documents. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. 

• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint / Viewpoint Vista preferred. 

• Experience with, or ability to quickly learn, construction estimating software. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams. 

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop within industrial construction estimating. 

Your Experience May Come From Several Paths

You don't necessarily need "Preconstruction Estimator" as your current title.

Candidates with experience as an Electrical Estimator, E&I Estimator, Junior Estimator, Estimating Coordinator, Project Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or E&I Project Coordinator are encouraged to apply if their experience aligns with the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ISC Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ISC evaluates and hires applicants solely on merit and qualifications. No applicant will ever be required to provide payment or compensation of any kind as a condition of employment consideration.