Estimator - AV

IES Communications; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions across the United States. The Estimator supports sales and projects by developing design and engineering solutions, keeping estimates accurate and up to date, and assisting day-to-day activities.

This role involves cost estimating, material selection, vendor coordination, site walks, and ensuring bid schedules are met while maintaining quality and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of customer interface experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Must meet driving standards and be able to travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials and define basis for assigning and estimating labor.
• Attend site walks and pre-bid meetings; track site conditions for design of solutions.
• Liaise between sales, PM and operations when project is turned over for installation; ensure price vs cost alignment.
• Work with vendors to obtain best solution, price and lead times for materials.
• Provide floor plan takeoffs and project applications per company guidelines.
• Ensure engineering work meets customer and company quality and safety standards.
• Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements.
• Meet bid schedules and deadlines within tight timeframes.
• Attend and complete job turnover meetings; perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

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.

AV Estimator

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

Min USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

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

EEO & Affiantive 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.

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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 [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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English/Spanish

Right to Work

English

Spanish

Workplace Type

Remote