[Hiring] SENIOR ESTIMATOR @ComNet Communications LLC

Role Description

A Remote Senior Estimator is responsible for project engineering and estimating complex, multidisciplined projects. Analyzing blueprint, job specifications and other relevant bid documents to create profitable, accurate cost estimates in adherence to company quality and safety standards.

• Review bid documents to determine details of complex low voltage commercial construction projects.
• Write scope of work and develop cost estimates in response to bid specifications and safety protocols.
• Prepare bid packages to include proposal, safety requirements and all supporting documents.
• Determine project timelines based on project complexities to include outside/inside plant details, network specifications and construction environments.
• Execute take-offs of documents.
• Work with Chief Estimator, Executive Director and Account Executive to determine customer project goals and timelines.
• Attend site-walk and pre-bid meetings, documenting site conditions for use in the development of accurate cost estimates.
• Act as liaison between sales, project management, field and operations to effectively transition projects and streamline communications.
• Provide estimating oversight and bid review to junior members of estimating team.
• Monitor industry trends, labor costs, and material pricing to maintain up-to-date and accurate estimates.
• Work with manufacturers and distribution to obtain pricing for materials.
• Work with management to determine labor capabilities and rates, equipment and other requirements.
• Perform project hand-offs with team upon project reward.
• Work with operations and project managers to identify, price, and document change orders.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior members of estimating and project management team.
• Work with Chief Estimator and leadership to determine best practices regarding safety and project management.
• Ability to support the SW region; travel 20% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 8+ years field experience in a lead role and some industry certifications.
• 15 plus years’ experience as a PM or Estimator developing cost estimates.
• Strong knowledge/experience of Data Centers.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam; working knowledge of AutoCAD a plus.
• Sound knowledge of BICSI design principles.
• RCDD Preferred.
• Good numeracy and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of material properties.
• An understanding of installation processes and construction methods.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

• The worker is subject to inside and outdoor environmental conditions.

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