Estimator II - Colocation

Overview The Estimator II supports the sales and projects staff in developing basic designs and engineering solutions for sales opportunities, keeps estimates accurate and up to date, and assists in day-to-day sales and project activities. Responsibilities Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials, and estimating labor. Write scope of work and develop cost estimates in response to bid specifications. Serve as a point of contact for Lead Estimator, sales, and operations with multi-scope requests. Help ensure estimators working on the same opportunity meet requirements and track to complete on time. Act as liaison between sales, project management, and operations when the project is handed over for installation. Monitor that the sales price and actual installation costs align. Follow company guidelines on vendor and product selection. Work with vendors to obtain the best solution, most competitive price, and proper lead-time on materials. Provide accurate takeoffs and cost estimates per the company’s recommended solutions framework and technical support personnel. Ensure that all estimating work meets customer and company quality and safety standards. Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements per the company’s guidelines. Meet bid schedules and deadlines within a very strict timeframe. Attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of the project as estimated. Other responsibilities as assigned. Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements HS Diploma or GED required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of one (3) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the company. Industry Certifications preferred, but not required. Understanding/Knowledge of the Technology Industry. 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 using the company’s software resources. Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge Pivot Table Text to Column Drop Down Lists Excel Table Advanced Formulas Intermediate Microsoft Word knowledge Organize Content Using Tables and Charts Customize Formats Using Styles and Themes Use Templates to Automate Document Formatting Simplify and Manage Long Documents Intermediate Microsoft Outlook knowledge Categorizing Messages Printing Calendars Using the Different views Creating Rules Proficient with Scheduling Assistant Time Management Skills Completing Assignments on Time High Level of Productivity Ability to Prioritize Tasks Ability to Create and Execute Daily Plans Basic Microsoft Teams knowledge Create Meetings Call Team Members Understanding Screen Sharing Understand Team Channels Additional/Continued Bluebeam Knowledge Export PDFs to Word or Excel format Adding a Custom Profile Adding a Page to a Document Creating a Layer Understanding of Spaces Understanding/Knowledge of Contract Language Communicating Skills Minimum Experience 6+ years Licenses License Required: No Education Minimum Education: High School Overview IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 locations. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives. Benefits Safety is Priority One Competitive Pay Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match Company Paid Time Off Company Paid Life Insurance Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage options EEO and Accessibility EEO Statement: IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We prohibit discrimination and provide reasonable accommodation where required by law. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Technibus, Inc.