Lead Security Systems Estimator

Lead Estimator - Security Systems Job Summary Lead Estimator is responsible for management of a set number of estimators and the workflow from designated departments. The Lead Estimator will interact with sales and operations to ensure all opportunities are reviewed and assigned to an estimator in a timely manner. Work with their team of estimators and peers to ensure requests are completed within the set timeframe as requested. Provide a point of contact for sales as a technical resource and assist with customer meetings/site walks and/or pre/post bid interviews. Job Duties and Responsibilities Manage workflow within estimating team. Mentor and provide direction to estimators and designers. Work with VP of Pre‑Construction, Pre‑Construction Managers and peers to develop process and continuous improvement within the design and estimating department. Supervise quality and efficiency within the design and estimating team. Provide expert leadership and relationship skills while managing teams and their interactions with IES clients. Manage 4–12 designers/estimators in the creation of each system design, ensuring deadlines, quality and delivering accurate cost estimates. Manage schedules. Hold project team members accountable for deliverables and financial performance. Serve as a technical lead and mentor. Provide technical support or leadership in the development and continual improvement of service. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members. Demonstrate the ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience levels. Collaborate with other leads and content producers on the implementation of cross‑discipline processes. Conduct performance reviews for specific estimators. Recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge estimating staff if necessary. Effectively manage all human resource issues per Company policies and procedures. Participate in design and estimating department management meetings and decision making. Assist the sales department 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 final proposal package. Act as liaison with sales, project management and operations when a project is turned over for installation. Monitor that the sales price and actual installation costs coincide. Provide and direct workload for complete project estimating, 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. Follow Company guidelines on preferred selection of vendors and products. Work with VP of Pre‑Con, VP of Sales and Sales Directors 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 estimating work meets the customer and Company quality and safety level at all times. Perform post‑mortem of projects to evaluate fade and gain on closed projects. Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements according to the Company’s training guidelines. Learn new technologies and provide training to staff. Provide technical sales support and technology presentations to sales department and clients. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional, and able to lead others to create, develop, and implement project process improvements. Promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners. Proven problem‑solving skills, critical thinking skills, and ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations. High skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements. Ability to travel nationally. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or Accounting (high school education required). At least two (2) years of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the company. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in telecommunications/special systems or a related technical or construction field. Certification from major communications and special systems suppliers preferred. RCDD, CTS‑D, RTPM or other design‑management certification highly favored. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project); BlueBeam Revu experience favored. Familiarity with and ability to effectively utilize a project‑based accounting software package. Meet company minimum driving standards. Proven ability to design, engineer, estimate, and develop written and graphic representations of the company’s proposed solutions utilizing automation resources provided by the company. Minimum years of experience: 4–6. License required; no minimum education beyond high school. Compensation Min USD $80,000.00/Yr. Max USD $120,000.00/Yr. EEO & Equal Employment Opportunity IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and the Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. IES participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr IES Communications