Estimator

Elite Contracting Group•Petersburg, VA

About The Position

Elite Contracting Group offers exceptional career opportunities, industry leading pay, and the opportunity to work in high profile environments. Consider joining a team dedicated to safety, quality workmanship, and service that is second to none! Elite Contracting Group provides consistent hours and has never laid employees off or reduced work hours in our nearly 30 years in business. Take the first step in becoming an Elite team member by applying today!

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a successful estimator in the security, IT or other technology sales industry or installation experience/ training in access control systems, low voltage wiring and CCTV systems
Working knowledge of low voltage hardware and devices (installation experience a plus)
Good understanding of network protocols
Familiarity with using AutoCAD or Visio for design drawings
Must be able to read construction drawings.
Be able to pass a Department of Criminal Justice Background Check
Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to stand, walk, and bend
Must be able to see color to discern plans
Must be able to work Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM; additional work may be required
Must possess and maintain a satisfactory background record
Must be willing to travel on a limited basis as needed

Nice To Haves

installation experience

Responsibilities

Create professional proposals to include scope of work and pricing
Work closely with Project Managers and Customers during the design and installation phases
Perform site surveys and attend meetings to obtain necessary information to formulate design/scope for project estimates
Develop labor, equipment and material estimates, including quoting and itemizing bills of materials
Draft scopes of work in coordination with operations personnel
Conduct material product research and specifications sheet documentation
Participate in project design review sessions when requested
Work with material vendors for project special pricing requests
Coordinate with purchasing department when ordering materials for awarded projects

Benefits

Guaranteed hours with Industry leading pay
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short-term Disability, Life insurance, and Paid Time Off
On-call bonus pay
Out of town travel bonus pay

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