Security Systems Estimator

About the role

The Security Systems Estimator is the person who supports the sales and project staff and activities of the Company. The Security Systems Estimator will develop design and engineering solutions for sales opportunities. The Security Systems Estimator keeps the estimates accurate and information up to date for security systems such as security programing, access control and CCTV.

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.

Responsibilities

• provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials and define the basis for assigning and estimating labor.
• Write scope of work and develop cost estimate 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 the engineering solutions.
• act as liaison between and meet with sales, project management and operations when 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 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 that all engineering work meets the customer and Company quality and safety level at all times.
• attend training and review sessions on technical requirements according to the Company’s training guidelines.
• meet bid schedules and deadlines.
• work within and have the