Remote AV Estimator & Bid Specialist

Ies Co; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is seeking an AV Estimator to support sales and projects by developing design and engineering solutions for bids. The estimator keeps estimates accurate, assists in day-to-day activities, and collaborates with sales, project management and operations to ensure cost alignment from bid to installation.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, with Associate’s/Bachelor’s preferred, and proficiency in MS Office. Travel within territory is required for site walks and pre-bid meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret blueprints and project documents, including specifications and quality requirements.
• Experience in customer interface, serving as liaison between customer and company.
• Ability to travel within the branch/regional territory as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and project tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete project engineering, select materials, and define basis for estimating labor.
• Attend site walks and pre-bid meetings; track site conditions for design of engineering solutions.
• Liaise between sales, project management and operations during turnover and ensure cost alignment.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain best solutions, prices and lead times.
• Prepare floor plan takeoffs and project applications per company guidelines.

Skills

Customer interface

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Job description

IES is seeking an AV Estimator to support sales and projects by developing design and engineering solutions for bids. The estimator keeps estimates accurate, assists in day-to-day activities, and collaborates with sales, project management and operations to ensure cost alignment from bid to installation.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, with Associate’s/Bachelor’s preferred, and proficiency in MS Office. Travel within territory is required for site walks and pre-bid meetings.