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The Project Estimator is responsible for managing the pre-sales pipeline and creating project cost estimates involving engineering, designing, and building fiber / telecommunication networks. In addition, this can include estimating subcontractor and material supplier’s costs.
Job Responsibility:
Market Congruex to existing and new customers
Secure jobs and contracts by developing strong relationships with customers
Read blueprints and accurately generate material takeoffs
Presurvey job sites to aid in the preparation of bid proposals
Generate bid proposals using several different software applications
Negotiate contracts with customers
Prepare pre-construction job information sheets
Conduct pre-construction meetings with project managers, foremen, and all key departments
Monitor job progress through constant communication with project managers and customers
Prepare post-construction job information sheets
Evaluate equipment cost information and labor cost information for use in preparing bids
Evaluate overall job cost data
Report monthly, quarterly, and yearly productivity reports for the Business Manager
Attend pre-bid meetings to gather critical job information
Ensure customer satisfaction
Set and maintain production and job expectations
Assure the safety of employees, company property, customers, and the public
Assist in any other assigned tasks as required
Provide feedback to employee managers on expected performance based on bids
Possess excellent working knowledge of construction and contract terminology
Utilize computer equipment and related software (Excel, Word, Scheduling Software, B2W, etc.)
Perform statistical analysis, percentages, profit calculations, ratios, and budget forecasts
Calculate figures, discounts, percentages, ratios, proportions, and fractions, and perform estimates
Read, analyze, and interpret RFPs, trade journals, contracts, financial reports, job documents, and prints, operating manuals, safety rules & regulations, training manuals, etc.
Write bid documents, RFIs, business reports, letters, technical procedures, business correspondence, manuals, policies and procedures, job evaluations, etc.
Maintain company bid log
Present information effectively to top management, employees, customers, and public groups
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written)
Be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives
Lead and manage people as well as be a team player
Requirements:
Proven experience bidding Rural Utility Service (RUS) contracts
3-5+ years OSP, Engineering, or Construction project estimating experience strongly desired
Thorough understanding of fiber engineering and construction methods such as underground, aerial strongly desired
A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying new methods
Demonstrate GRIT values – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork
Effective communication skills, able to work with all levels in the organization