Estimator

Job purpose

Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare material and labor estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Data Center estimation experience preferred

Company Conformance Statement

• Perform quality work within assigned deadlines with and/or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, etc.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the need for communication and coordination of work efforts with other team members, departments, or organizations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of DATA/Communications experience required.
• Proficient in both Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Skillful in writing detailed scopes of work.
• Skilled in estimating needs of petitioned work and consideration for guidelines of the site, local, state and federal regulations.
• Professional and articulate communications with customers and project. managers to convey the expectations and/or needs of either participant.
• Network knowledge preferred.
• 1 year minimum in low voltage cabling and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and system drawings.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Join a team that invests in you! ESOP ownership, 401(k) match, medical & dental coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, and more. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor committed to fair, merit-based hiring.