Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite policies
- Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture
- Leads estimating staff in responding to bid specifications, writing scope of work, developing cost estimates, predicting the duration of the project, including contingencies
- Estimates the amount and type of material required to deliver the bid specification
- Provides complete project engineering and estimating labor
- Assists the sales organization by attending pre-bid meeting for use in the development of accurate cost estimates
- Ensures timely completion of and meets bid schedules and deadlines
- Acts as liaison between sales, project management and operations to effectively transition projects and streamline communications
- Recommends vendors and materials to obtain best solution, most competitive price, and proper lead-times
- Reads and understand blueprints
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
- Obtain knowledge on other technologies, as directed by customer demand
- Contribute to product selection research, configuration standards, and best practices
- Help educate our sales teams on our products and services
- Provide coaching, development and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging and guiding them to remain current with emerging technologies
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards
- Minimum of Ten (10) years experience estimating large scale (1M+) Data Center ISP/OSP construction
- Minimum of Three (3) years experience managing team of estimators or equivalent
- Low-Voltage engineering functions
- Proven Leadership aptitude, with the ability to manage, train, mentor and develop team growth
- Defining SOPs to help ensure smooth communication and collaboration with Sales and Operations
- Estimating Structured cabling projects for Hyperscale clients, Co-Location Partners and all Data Center related opportunities
- Auto CAD / Bluebeam experience
- Advanced knowledge of Division-27, ISP and OPS standards
- Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.), MS Project and Auto CAD
- 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
- Ability to understand and effectively quote every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross- and interconnections, and testing
- Proficient with reading and understanding blueprints of building floor plans and construction designs
- Knowledge of data infrastructure industry including technology, quality and safety standards
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
- Knowledge of the PMBOK Guides and Standards
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
- Effective performance management skills
- Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
- Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Nice to Have
- Associates or Bachelors Degree
- RCDD
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- BICSI training facilities
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
Additional Information
- The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics and/or the customer(s)
