Technology Systems Estimator

About the job

Telecommunications Estimator

East Hanover, NJ | Full-time | On-site

About Millennium Communications Group Inc. (MCG)

Millennium Communications Group Inc. is a 100% employee-owned technology infrastructure and telecommunications company delivering advanced network solutions for public and private sector clients.

Our capabilities span fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling, outside plant construction, wireless networks, physical security, data center infrastructure, and managed technology solutions. From initial design and engineering through construction, integration, testing, and closeout, Millennium provides turnkey solutions for complex technology projects throughout the region.

The Role

Millennium is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Estimator to support the development of accurate, competitive, and complete estimates for telecommunications, network infrastructure, fiber optic, structured cabling, and related technology projects.

The Estimator will work closely with our Sales, Engineering, Solutions, Project Management, and Operations teams to review opportunities, interpret plans and specifications, develop labor and material requirements, obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing, and prepare detailed project estimates.

This position is ideal for someone who understands how telecommunications projects are actually built in the field and can translate drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and customer requirements into a complete and executable project budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, addenda, scopes of work, and customer requirements
• Develop detailed estimates for telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs for cable, fiber, pathways, equipment, hardware, and associated materials
• Develop labor estimates based on project scope, installation conditions, productivity assumptions, and project schedules
• Prepare pricing for structured cabling, fiber optic systems, outside plant infrastructure, network deployments, physical security, and related technology systems
• Solicit and evaluate vendor, distributor, manufacturer, and subcontractor quotations
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, risks, and potential change-order exposure
• Review prevailing wage, union labor, project labor agreement, bonding, insurance, permitting, logistics, and other project-specific cost requirements
• Coordinate with Engineering and Solutions teams to validate system designs, bills of material, and technical requirements
• Work with Sales and Business Development teams to develop competitive bid strategies and pricing
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and internal bid reviews
• Prepare estimate summaries, proposal pricing, alternates, allowances, and value-engineering options
• Support project handoff from estimating to Project Management and Operations following award
• Maintain accurate historical pricing, labor productivity data, and estimating assumptions
• Assist with change-order pricing and project cost reviews as needed
• Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously

Required Qualifications

• Experience estimating telecommunications, low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber optic, electrical, or technology infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, plans, and bid documents
• Working knowledge of labor and material estimating, quantity takeoffs, and project costing
• Familiarity with fiber optic cabling, copper structured cabling, pathways, racks, cabinets, network infrastructure, and related systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating or project management software
• Ability to develop organized, detailed, and defensible estimates
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify project risks, missing scope, constructability concerns, and cost impacts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, vendors, and subcontractors
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating outside plant fiber and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) construction
• Experience with public-sector, municipal, K-12, higher education, healthcare, or data center projects
• Knowledge of prevailing wage, union labor, and public bidding requirements
• Experience with physical security, wireless, access control, video surveillance, or network infrastructure
• Familiarity with estimating platforms, Bluebeam, takeoff software, CRM systems, or construction management platforms
• Field, project management, engineering, or telecommunications construction experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career advancement opportunities across estimating, engineering, project management, operations, and leadership
• The opportunity to work on large, complex infrastructure projects within a growing 100% employee-owned company

At Millennium, employees are more than members of the team—they are owners of the company and share in the long-term success we create together.

Millennium Communications Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.