Estimator

TELAID INDUSTRIES INC•Norcross, GA

14d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Estimator/ fulfills a dual role by accurately estimating various project work and by developing and maintaining long term business relationships by managing bid projects that fulfill customer requirements. This highly visible position has day-to-day interaction with manufacturing, distribution, sales and operations. A thorough understanding of project costs, technical knowledge of structured cabling, security and other information technology concepts, applications and equipment as well as excellent customer service and follow-up skills is required. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent customer relations skills
Excellent communications skills
Strong PC skills
Pays strong attention to detail for reporting and tracking purposes
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in estimating for design build, RFP assistance in structured cabling installation and service
Familiarity with voice, data, audio, video, and network integration.
Familiarity with Security (CCTV, Access Control, and Intrusion).
Knowledge of TIA/EIA standards, fiber, CAT 5E, CAT6 and CAT6A (RCDD a plus).
Knowledge of A/C Commercial power requirements.
Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work, multi-task across many assignments
Work with minimal supervision to meet stated goals
Ability to assess the impact of new project requirements on an existing pricing model
Technical writing skills producing clear and unambiguous deliverables
Must be able to read and understand detailed RFP, RFQ and RFI documents and develop pricing models that satisfy the requirements of the requests
Experience creating detailed estimates in a form that meets the response requirements of the RFP, RFQ, or RFI
5+ years minimum experience in low voltage / telecommunications industry preferred
5+ years minimum experience in structured cable estimating/ costing
5+ years minimum in working with and negotiating material prices
2+ years minimum experience with excel import and export with the use of Macros
Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office suite especially Excel spread sheets

Nice To Haves

RCDD a plus
LEEDS experience is a plus
CAD experience is a plus
RCDD or equivalent experience (5+ years of project estimating experience/training)

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support to the Telaid Sales Staff and/or other project team members to determine preliminary cost and feasibility of projects, rollouts, expansions and major MAC work
Work closely with the Telaid sales and operations teams by estimating man hours, material and labor costs for RFQ’s, RFP’s and RFI’s
Creation, review and understanding of project bid specifications
Review and understand plans, design drawings and renderings
Provide concise estimates of labor and materials of multiple disciplines
Resolve any design and/or scheduling conflicts with appropriate personnel
Development of Bill of Materials (BOM) and Scope of Work (SOW)
Provide engineering technical support as required