AV ESTIMATOR

Audio-Visual Project Cost Estimator

This position is responsible for calculating the total cost of an Audio-Visual project by analyzing project specifications and plans, participating in discovery, determining required equipment, estimating miscellaneous materials and labor, sourcing cost estimates from suppliers and subcontractors, and compiling a comprehensive scope of work through a proposal template or requestor's form to express the value of the proposal or estimate.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and comprehend Request for Proposal documents
• Prepare and track Request(s) for Information
• Drive discovery and needs analysis
• Attend bid meetings, walkthroughs, and site surveys
• Determine and price equipment and material list via take-off
• Develop the statement of work and responsibility matrix
• Perform labor cost estimation for each role involved
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors
• Collaborate with team to address concerns
• Analyze cost factors related to site location and conditions
• Assemble proposal compiling all costs
• Complete bidder forms and/or proposal templated
• Express estimate details and strategy to leadership
• Transfer knowledge upon award via kick-off meeting
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Professional Certification - AVIXA CTS
• Must be local to DFW
• High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing audio visual cost estimates
• Technical knowledge of audio visual standards and building codes
• Able to accurately interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Understanding of construction processes
• Strong analytical ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigations
• Good numeracy and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of material properties
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to travel
• Ability to train and direct others
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to climb or reach
• Ability to see things at close vision, in color and in focus
• Ability for repetitive motions of wrist, hand, or fingers
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions.

EEO

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities