Capture Manager, LV/Estimator

Description

• Assist in proposal development of the deliverable.
• Identify project risks and/or challenges as part of solutioning process.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities for CPG, as applicable.
• Assist in generation of rough order of magnitude and/or formal estimates for potential projects pertaining to LV efforts or LV portions of larger efforts.
• Review and understand RFP/RFQ documents from customers and supports request for information (RFI) process as it pertains to the low voltage and related WSFO items of the projects.
• Maintain a well organize database of bid documents for reference upon award of contract to manage the kickoff process with the PreCon Manager.
• Identify labor, material, costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents.
• Create shop drawings and other related documentation for potential change orders during project execution.
• Perform site walks to assist the estimation team in properly pricing material and labor for new opportunities.
• Assist estimation and procurement teams to ensure correct material orders and project pricing.
• Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers pertaining to the task at hand.
• Coordinate with personnel from sales, engineering, preconstruction, execution, and finance teams.
• Review and assess cost estimates.

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15-50 pounds at a time. May be required to walk around facility. Can safely work from a 12’ ladder, as well as safely operate and work from a lift to greater heights. Need to be able to visually identify colors for copper and fiber link identification.
• Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to maintain high-quality standards
• Demonstrated experience developing and justifying budgets
• 5-10 years of LV installation/Estimation and on-site project management preferred.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements
• Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability
• Windows power user skill set, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and estimating software such as Accubid, RS Means, On Screen Take Off, Bluebeam, AutoCAD. Fluke/Viavi and other assorted Fiber testing equipment, Fluke LinkWare, Viavi J-Reporter and/or other Testing platform software’s. Fujikura, Sumitomo and/or similar splicing tools and software’s.
• Ability to create and maintain processes for project documentation
• 2+ years of data center experience relating to batteries, UPS replacements and general maintenance required in a mission critical environment is preferred
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• 50% travel for local candidates within the PHX area. 5% outside PHX.
• Must be a US Citizen
• 2+ years of experience in construction estimating, with specific knowledge of mission critical systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Comfortable making site visits and documenting the data for distribution to the CPG team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. On Screen Take Off or Bluebeam, Building Connected or Accubid or RS Means preferred.
• Electrical estimating is a plus
• Procore Software for vendor management.

Benefits

• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 10% travel
• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• 401K Plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance