Senior Structured Cabling Estimator

IES Communications; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking an Experienced Structured Cable Estimator to support sales and project staff in developing design and engineering solutions for bids. The Estimator ensures accurate, up-to-date estimates and assists in day-to-day sales and project activities.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with sales and operations, and maintaining cost estimates while meeting bid deadlines. Travel within the branch/regional territory may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in estimating for structured cabling projects.
• Ability to read blueprints and project documents.
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication with internal teams and customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete project engineering, select applicable materials, and define basis for estimating labor.
• Write scope of work and develop cost estimates 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 engineering solutions.
• Act as liaison between 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, working within a very strict timeframe.
• Attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of project as they were designed.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer interaction

Written and oral communication

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

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

Job description

IES Communications is seeking an Experienced Structured Cable Estimator to support sales and project staff in developing design and engineering solutions for bids. The Estimator ensures accurate, up-to-date estimates and assists in day-to-day sales and project activities.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with sales and operations, and maintaining cost estimates while meeting bid deadlines. Travel within the branch/regional territory may be required.