Estimator Iow voltage

About the role

The Estimator II supports sales and projects staff in developing basic designs, engineering solutions, and keeping estimates accurate. They assist in sales and project activities, act as a liaison, and provide accurate takeoffs and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials, and estimating labor.
• Write scope of work and develop cost estimate in response to bid specifications.
• Help ensure all estimators meet requirements and track to complete on time.
• Act as liaison between sales, project management, and operations during project turn-over for installation.
• Monitor sales price and actual installation costs to ensure they coincide.
• Follow company guidelines on vendor selection and product acquisition.
• Work with vendors to obtain best solutions, competitive prices, and proper lead-time on materials.
• Ensure all estimating work meets customer and company quality and safety levels.
• Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements.
• Meet bid schedules and deadlines, working within strict timeframes.
• Attend and complete job turnover meetings to cover all details and expectations of the project.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, positive approach, able to create and implement project process improvements.
• Promote company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Prominent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, effective reading, writing, and oral presentation abilities.
• Proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and project documents.
• Able to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed.
• Manage multiple projects/estimates and maintain high organizational skills.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (3) years of experience in customer interface.
• Industry certifications preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of technology industry.
• Meet company minimum driving standards.
• Design, engineer, estimate, and develop written and graphic representations of company’s proposed solutions using provided software resources.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge: Pivot Table, Text to Column, Drop Down Lists, Excel Table, Advanced Formulas.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word knowledge: Organize Content Using Tables and Charts, Customize Formats Using Styles and Themes, Use Templates to Automate Document Formatting, Simplify and Manage Long Documents.
• Intermediate Microsoft Outlook knowledge: Categorize Messages, Print Calendars, Use Different Views, Create Rules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams: Create Meetings, Call Team Members, Understand Screen Sharing, Understand Team Channels.
• Intermediate Bluebeam knowledge: Export PDFs to Word or Excel format, Add a Custom Profile, Add a Page to a Document, Create a Layer, Understand Spaces, Understand Contract Language, Communicate Skills: Public Speaking.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, 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.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Pay

Min USD $60,000.00/Yr. Max USD $110,000.00/Yr.

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Company 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. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply EEO Statement PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid. EEO & Affirmative Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement View IES' policy on pay transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify E-Verify Information English/Spanish Right to Work English Spanish Workplace Type Remote