Estimator - AV

About the role

The Estimator supports the sales and projects staff in developing design and engineering solutions for sales opportunities, keeping estimates accurate and information up to date, and assisting in day-to-day sales and projects activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials, and define basis for assigning and estimating labor.
• Write scope of work and develop cost estimates in response to bid specifications.
• Assist the sales organization by attending site-walk and pre-bid meetings on project activity.
• Track all site visits and keep detailed information of site conditions for use in the design of engineering solutions.
• Act as liaison between sales, project management, and operations when a project is turned over for installation; monitor that the sales price and actual installation costs coincide.
• Follow Company guidelines on preferred selection of vendors and products.
• Work with vendors to obtain the best solution, most competitive price, and proper lead-time on materials.
• Provide floor plan takeoffs and project application per Company’s recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.
• Ensure all engineering work meets customer and Company quality and safety levels at all times.
• Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements according to the Company’s training guidelines.
• Meet bid schedules and deadlines, working within and having the ability to meet very strict timeframes.
• Attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of the project as designed.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the company.
• RCDD preferred, but not required.
• Structured Cabling industry experience preferred but not required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Must meet company minimum driving standards.
• Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate, and develop a written and graphic representation of the company’s proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.

Pay

Min USD $65,000.00/Yr. Max USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

Schedule

Workplace Type: Remote