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IES Communications · 2 months ago

Estimator - low voltage

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $100K/yr

4+ years exp

IES Communications is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services. The Estimator role involves supporting sales and project staff in developing design and engineering solutions, while ensuring accurate estimates and assisting with project activities.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Information ServicesInformation Technology

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

Qualification

Structured Cabling experienceBlueprint interpretationCost estimationMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem solving skillsCritical thinking skillsOral presentation skills

Required

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

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the company

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)