Cost Production Estimator

Gather proposals, blueprints, specifications and documents related to telecommunications, fiber, gas and data center projects.
Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors; identify qualified subcontractors and negotiate price
Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services
Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times etc.
Understand customer requirements/specifications to accurately estimate a project
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
Prepare reports, quotes and estimates that detail the cost of a project
Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss cost estimates and resolve cost-related issues
Prepare relevant and reliable forecasts
Conduct risk analysis activities
Build and maintain relationships with key customers and vendors
Essential Education and Qualifications: High School education or GED, relevant training to engineering and construction
Knowledge of business and industry
Able to make recommendations and forecasts for future business prospects
Strong understanding of cost control efficiencies and job financials
General contractual knowledge
Strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of research methodologies.
Strong math skills and relevant software skills related to the utility construction industry
Strong communication skills to interact with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal teammates.
PC literate with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Salary Range: 85,000-110,000 annually based on experience
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit or stand at a desk/computer for long periods of time
Focusing on a computer screen for several hours at a time
Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical
dental
vision
supplemental life insurance
Paid Time Off
paid Holidays
traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match
employee stock purchase plan
education assistance program
employee assistance program
training and development opportunities
Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program
a Commercial Driver’s License obtainment program
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and may be subject to a background check.

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