High School diploma or GED with relevant engineering and construction training
Strong understanding of cost control efficiencies and job financials
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
General knowledge of contracts and industry standards
Ability to forecast business prospects and make recommendations
Strong communication skills for client and vendor interactions
Responsibilities
Gather and analyze proposals, blueprints, and specifications for various projects
Obtain and negotiate bids from vendors and subcontractors
Prepare detailed time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
Conduct research on labor costs, materials, and production times
Understand customer specifications to ensure accurate project estimates
Prepare reports and quotes detailing project costs
Consult with clients and internal teams to resolve cost-related issues
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Education assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program
Commercial Driver's License obtainment program
Full Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Gather proposals, blueprints, specifications and documents related to telecommunications, fiber, gas and data center projects.
Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors; identify qualified subcontractors and negotiate price
Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services
Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times etc.
Understand customer requirements/specifications to accurately estimate a project
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
Prepare reports, quotes and estimates that detail the cost of a project
Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss cost estimates and resolve cost-related issues
Prepare relevant and reliable forecasts
Conduct risk analysis activities
Build and maintain relationships with key customers and vendors
Essential Education and Qualifications:
High School education or GED, relevant training to engineering and construction
Knowledge of business and industry
Able to make recommendations and forecasts for future business prospects
Strong understanding of cost control efficiencies and job financials
General contractual knowledge
Strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of research methodologies.
Strong math skills and relevant software skills related to the utility construction industry
Strong communication skills to interact with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal teammates.
PC literate with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Salary Range: 85,000-110,000 annually based on experience
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit or stand at a desk/computer for long periods of time
Focusing on a computer screen for several hours at a time
Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance, along with Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance program, employee assistance program, training and development opportunities, Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, and a Commercial Driver's License obtainment program.
