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Unspecified

3+ years

QuickBooks, construction

$28.00 + hourly

Full Time Regular

First Shift (Day)

40

5/1/2025

The Engineering Estimator is responsible for estimating the costs of a project, including the costs for materials, labor, travel, and rental equipment. One of the duties of an estimator is to create the "bill of materials". The estimator will also have to include the number of hours allotted to the labor force for travel, installation, and commission of electronic security systems. They must also consider the schedules and deadlines of the project to create a timeline for laborers and material deliveries. The estimator will also need to research material prices to determine the most cost-effective sources. After creating the bill of materials, they must now present it to Project Management and the Company President to accept or approve the costs.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and excellent analytical and communication skills. Travel can be expected up to 20% of the time.

Essential Duties
· Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
· Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the project
· Creating labor estimates for any project
· Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
· Managing bids from vendors and contractors
· Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis
· Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
· Compiling and recording actual costs
· Obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers
· Attend pre and post bid site visits

Required Skills
· Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
· Strong understanding of construction processes
· Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
· Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
· Impeccable problem-solving skills

Education and Experience
· 3+ years’ experience in construction estimating
· Experience creating estimates using QB Enterprise
· Experience in electronic security systems preferred

Must possess valid US driver’s license

Physical Requirements
- Sitting - 80%
- Standing/walking - 10%
- Bending/crouching/kneeling/reaching - 10%
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to climb ladders

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $28.00hr

Benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:
• United States: Reliably commute or planning to relocate to Kalispell, Montana before starting work
(Required)
• Some travel required; up to 20%

ISS is an integrator of both physical and electronic security systems in critical infrastructure facilities world-wide. ISS also provides services for Security, Risk and Vulnerability Assessments, System Maintenance, and Research and Development of new technologies and protocols for security systems and components.

Direct Employer

1203 US Hwy S Suite 5
Kalispell, MT 59901

Please send your resume by email to hr.mtiss.com for consideration.

3/20/2025

4/19/2025