Estimator - AV

Ies Communications, Llc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications, Llc is seeking an Estimator to support sales and projects by developing design and engineering solutions. The role maintains accurate estimates and assists in day-to-day sales and project activities.

The Estimator will write scopes of work, develop cost estimates, attend site visits, and ensure alignment of sales prices with installation costs while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience interfacing with customers.
• RCDD preferred, but not required.
• Structured Cabling experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Meet company driving standards.
• Ability to design, engineer, estimate, and present written/graphic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete project engineering and define basis for labor estimates.
• Attend site-walks and pre-bid meetings; track site conditions for design.
• Coordinate between sales, PM, operations during turnover.
• Source vendors to ensure best solution, price, and lead times.
• Provide floor plan takeoffs and project applications as per guidelines.
• Ensure engineering work meets customer and company quality/safety levels.
• Attend trainings per guidelines and meet bid deadlines.
• Lead job turnover meetings and cover all project details.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's/Bachelor's preferred

1 year customer interface experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

The Estimator is the person who supports the sales and projects staff in developing design and engineering solutions for sales opportunities. The Engineer/Estimator keeps the estimates accurate and information up to date. The Estimator will also assist in the day-to-day sales and projects activities of the Company.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Estimator will provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials and define basis for assigning and estimating labor. Write scope of work and develop cost estimate in response to bid specifications.
• The Estimator will 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.
• The Estimator will 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.
• The Estimator will follow Company guidelines on preferred selection of vendors and products. The Estimator will work with vendors to obtain best solution, most competitive price and proper lead-time on materials.
• The Estimator will provide floor plan takeoffs and project application per Company's recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.
• The Estimator will ensure that all engineering work meets the customer and Company quality and safety level at all times.
• The Estimator will attend training and review sessions on technical requirements according to the Company's training guidelines.
• The Estimator will meet bid schedules and deadlines, working within and have the ability to meet a very strict timeframe.
• The Estimator will attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of project as they were designed.
• The Estimator will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

MinUSD $65,000.00/Yr. MaxUSD $110,000.00/Yr.

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 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.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill 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 presentation(s).

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to ApplyEEO Statement

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.

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