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EIC Electrical Estimating and Costing Instructor

Red Rocks Community College

Denver, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,177.73–$1,826.60
SKILLS
Academic Affairs, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Construction Drawings, Construction Estimates, Copying Machines, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Desire2Learn, Electricity, Engineering Change Order, Genetics, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Materials Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Office Equipment, Online Training, Philosophy, Pricing, Record Keeping, Remodeling, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Value Engineering
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
2 days ago
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Lakewood, CO
Job Type: Instructor
Job Number: 01000
Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation
Department: Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Skilled Trades
Opening Date: 10/09/2025
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA Status: Exempt
To Apply: 1. Resume2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Summary of Position
Red Rocks Community College is seeking a qualified Instructor to join the Electrical Industrial/Commercial (EIC) department to deliver high-quality instruction in accordance with the Colorado Community College System's philosophy and RRCC policies. Reporting to the EIC Department Chair, the instructor will provide engaging, student-centered teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats, primarily during evening hours at the Lakewood campus. Core responsibilities include delivering curriculum aligned with course objectives, preparing instructional materials, assessing student progress, and maintaining accurate records using Desire2Learn (D2L) and Banner. The role requires a strong understanding of construction drawings, electrical estimating, labor and materials costing, and value engineering.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, clear communication, and the ability to support a diverse student population with patience and respect. Instructors are expected to attend department meetings, respond to student inquiries within 24-48 hours, and stay engaged in departmental planning and assessment efforts. A minimum of 4,000 hours of recent (within the last 7 years) non-teaching occupational experience in the field is required to qualify for a post-secondary CTE credential.

The role may involve up to 28 hours per week for a maximum of 9 months, depending on budget and need. Weekday hours are 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with some flexibility required. The finalist must designate Colorado as their primary work location, including for any online teaching.

This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the posting expires. Please note:
  • Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission.
  • There is no need to reapply during this 12-month period unless there are updates to your application materials.
  • After the 12-month period, applicants are welcome to reapply if the position is still open.
The compensation for this position is $1,177.73 to $1,826.60/credit hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt temporary staff position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System

Essential Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Experience in reading and interpreting construction drawings
  • Experience in estimating construction projects with an emphasis on electrical costing
  • Experience in producing take-offs, specifications, and direct job overhead
  • Ability to organize an estimate by demonstrating a knowledge of illustrating examples of labor, assembly, and unit pricing and compose a schedule
  • Ability to analyze the effects of value engineering, change order pricing, and remodel/addition estimating
Required Qualifications
  • Qualifies for post-secondary CTE credential including 4000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years.
Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
  • Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
  • This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in a classroom environment and uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
  • The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or
Advertised Pay
The compensation for this position is $1,177.73 to $1,826.60/credit hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt temporary staff position. This position can work up to nine months, based on need and budget availability. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
  1. Resume
  2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jim.Mathis@rrcc.edu.
Notice to all Applicants
  • Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
  • Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
  • Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
  • Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
  • Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
  • Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
  • All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
  • Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please visit:
Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. RRCC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours a week when classes are in session, and may work up to 28 hours a week, during academic breaks or breaks between terms at the discretion of the college, and non-classified hourly and temporary staff are limited to 28 hours in a workweek, depending on budget and need. Additional information about medical insurance, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the site under "Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information."

Sick leave is granted in accordance with , accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Instructors and non-student hourly are required to contribute to at a fixed percentage of their salary and do not contribute to Social Security. RRCC/CCCS student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA. RRCC/CCCS offers three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.
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Please note that employment with the Colorado Community College System is limited to in-state residents. Selected candidates will need to be, or be willing to become, state residents before employment can begin. Please verify that you understand this requirement.
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Please confirm you have experience in reading and interpreting construction drawings.
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Please confirm you have experience in estimating construction projects with an emphasis on electrical costing?
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Please confirm you have experience in producing take-offs, specifications, and direct job overhead.
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Do you qualify for a post-secondary CTE credential including 4000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years?
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