Remote AV Estimator & Project Cost Specialist

Ies Communications, Llc; 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

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