[Hiring] Estimator Structured Cable @IES Communications

Role Description

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 and have the ability to meet 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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).

Benefits

• Min: USD $60,000.00/Yr.
• Max: USD $100,000.00/Yr.