Estimator:

Elite Contracting Group is seeking an Estimator to join our Central Region Office in Petersburg, Virginia. Elite Contracting Group is one of Virginia's fastest-growing full-service security and resiliency solution integration companies.

Benefits and Perks

Elite employees receive above-average pay and access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Employees also receive an enhanced per diem for all overnight travel. At Elite, we pride ourselves in recognizing each employee is a vital asset to our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients. In our 25-plus years, we have never laid-off employees.

Responsibilities:

• Create professional proposals to include scope of work and pricing
• Work closely with Project Managers and Customers during the design and installation phases
• Perform site surveys and attend meetings to obtain necessary information to formulate design/scope for project estimates
• Develop labor, equipment and material estimates, including quoting and itemizing bills of materials
• Draft scopes of work in coordination with operations personnel
• Conduct material product research and specifications sheet documentation
• Participate in project design review sessions when requested
• Work with material vendors for project special pricing requests
• Coordinate with purchasing department when ordering materials for awarded projects

Qualifications:

• Approximate 2 years’ experience as a successful estimator in the security, IT or other technology sales industry or installation experience/ training in access control systems, low voltage wiring and CCTV systems
• Working knowledge of low voltage hardware and devices (installation experience a plus)
• Good understanding of network protocols
• Familiarity with using AutoCAD or Visio for design drawings
• Must be able to read construction drawings.
• Be able to pass a Department of Criminal Justice Background Check
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to stand, walk, and bend
• Must be able to see color to discern plans

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM; additional work may be required

Must possess and maintain a satisfactory background record

Must be willing to travel on a limited basis as needed