Project Estimator, Underground Civil

Job Profile

Job Title: Project Estimator, Underground Civil
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Location:

Columbus, OH
Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do. We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

Job Summary:

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.

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

• 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.
• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid Certified.
• CPR Certified.
• HCSS Training.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• OSHA 30 Certification.

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