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

Requirements

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

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.

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance