Estimator - Structured Cabling

Company: LVI Associates
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

We are seeking a Structured Cabling Estimator to join a National provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets.Markets include: electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets.Essential Responsibilities:* Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials, and estimating labor.* Write scope of work and develop cost estimate in response to bid specifications.* Provide accurate takeoffs and cost estimate per Company's recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.* RCDD preferred, but not required.* Structured Cabling, industry experience preferred.* Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate, and develop a written and graphic representation of the company's proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company.* Datacenter estimating experience is highly desired.* Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials, and estimating labor.* Write scope of work and develop cost estimate in response to bid specifications.* Assist the sales organization by attending site-walk and pre-bid meetings.* Track all site visits and keep detailed information about the site conditions for use in the development of an accurate cost estimate.* Act as liaison between and meet with sales, project management, and operations when the project is turned over for installation.* Monitor that the sales price and actual installation costs coincide.* Follow company guidelines on the preferred selection of vendors and products.* Work with vendors to obtain the best solution, most competitive price, and proper lead-time on materials.* Provide accurate takeoffs and cost estimate per Company's recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.* Ensure that all estimating work meets the customer and company quality and safety level always.* Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements per the company's training guidelines.* Meet bid schedules and deadlines, working within a very strict timeframe.* Attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of the project as they were estimated.Additional responsibilities* Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).* Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).* Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.* Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.* Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.* HS Diploma or GED required.* Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred.* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).* Must meet company minimum driving standards.* Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate, and develop a written and graphic representation of the company's proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company.

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