Estimator II - Texas or North Carolina

Estimator II - Texas or North Carolina

Betacom Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States

OVERVIEW:

The Estimator II role is responsible for accurately calculating the costs associated with the construction of telecommunications tower and cell site projects and ensuring bids are competitive and profitable.

• Review project documentation including analyzing construction drawing and specifications to understand the scope of work for telecommunication construction projects.
• Ability to read constructions drawings and create BOM’s and SOW based upon drawings.
• Ability to show a breakdown of the labor and materials for all segments of construction, Installation, Integration and Optimization as needed
• Calculate labor, materials, and equipment costs for various projects, including tower construction and site development.
• Assist project management in setting up job using negotiated bis from subcontractors/vendors
• Prepare detailed bid proposals and contributing to pricing strategies to ensure competitive bids.
• Establish and maintain relationships to secure competitive pricing for materials and services with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare change order estimates and estimates for build projects.
• Follow instructions to accomplish assigned work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must be familiar with material applications for different site conditions
• Utilize various client bidding software for electronic bidding.
• Must have a strong understanding of quality installation specifications and guideless.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for site-specific activities and projects.
• Effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, and customers.
• Enforce safety protocols and regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Thisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontainacomprehensivelistingofactivities,dutiesor responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orability required.

• Familiarity with telecommunications industry practices, equipment, and procedures.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with a team.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues on the job site.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Abilitytodefineproblems,collect data,establish facts,anddrawvalidconclusions.
  
  Abilitytointerpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree required or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating construction projects, preferably with telecom and new build construction projects with a strong civil background.
• Ability to bid jobs, put together proposals, understand the estimating process, work with construction, electrical, technical and project management team.
• Have a strong understanding of the wireless project life cycle.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, meet required deadlines within a special time, and calculate dimensions and materials as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to accommodate out of town travel and work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• Good communication skills, reading and writing skills (English)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or…