Project Estimator

Description

Job Summary: The Project Estimator is responsible for managing the pre-sales pipeline and creating project cost estimates involving outside plant, structured cabling, and electrical networks. In addition, this can include estimating subcontractor and material supplier’s costs.

• Utilize computer equipment and related software (Excel, Word, Scheduling Software, B2W, etc.).
• Generate bid proposals using several different software applications.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings with project managers, foremen, and all key departments.
• Report monthly, quarterly, and yearly productivity reports for the Business Manager.
• Provide feedback to employee managers on expected performance based on bids.
• Evaluate overall job cost data.
• Maintain company bid log.
• Set and maintain production and job expectations.
• Market Congruex to existing and new customers.
• Prepare post-construction job information sheets.
• Read blueprints and accurately generate material takeoffs.
• Negotiate contracts with customers.
• Prepare pre-construction job information sheets.
• Present information effectively to top management, employees, customers, and public groups.
• Read, analyze, and interpret RFPs, trade journals, contracts, financial reports, job documents, and prints, operating manuals, safety rules & regulations, training manuals, etc.
• Assure the safety of employees, company property, customers, and the public.
• Calculate figures, discounts, percentages, ratios, proportions, and fractions, and perform estimates.
• Presurvey job sites to aid in the preparation of bid proposals.
• Lead and manage people as well as be a team player.
• Evaluate equipment cost information and labor cost information for use in preparing bids.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to gather critical job information.
• Write bid documents, RFIs, business reports, letters, technical procedures, business correspondence, manuals, policies and procedures, job evaluations, etc.
• Monitor job progress through constant communication with project managers and customers.
• Secure jobs and contracts by developing strong relationships with customers.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Perform statistical analysis, percentages, profit calculations, ratios, and budget forecasts.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written).
• 3-5+ years outside plant, structured cabling, or electrical construction project estimating experience strongly desired.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying new methods.
• CPR Certified
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• First Aid Certified.
• Effective communication skills, able to work with all levels in the organization.
• Valid Driver's License.
• HCSS or B2W bidding Software experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of engineering and construction methods.
• Possess excellent working knowledge of construction and contract terminology.

Benefits

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Program with a Company Match.
• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance