Lambert's Cable Splicing Co. · 5 months ago
Estimator II
Upland, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expVCI Construction is seeking an Estimator II to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers while preparing bids for telecommunications projects. The role involves evaluating project needs, preparing accurate proposals, and networking to identify business opportunities.
CommercialIndustrialTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Develop resource driven proposals and evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor need to effectively complete telecommunications projects across the Southwestern United States
Inspect job-sites with project managers and attend pre-bid meetings and project meetings
Prepare accurate proposals and bids to meet required deadlines and customer requirements
Review bid documents for all necessary submittal requirements
Review completed bid with Chief Estimator and Vice President as necessary
Assist Project Manager with contractual issues on bid projects
Continually network and research potential business opportunities
Perform labor & material quantity take-offs from drawings
Assist in applying for appropriate contractual documents: certificates of insurance, bonding, and other legal requirements
Responsible for gathering essential project information including scope of work, blueprints, and specifications to create accurate proposals
Meet with the customer and the sales personnel, as needed, to ensure that they have a clear understanding of the work to be performed
Calculate expenses by analyzing labor, equipment, material and time requirements of project or job along with production rates to complete projects by establishing deadlines and timeframes
Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements
Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price
Maintain a tracker of all projects and their various stages of the bid process
Attend all required bid walks, meetings and conference calls related to the bid process
Verification of all federal, local, and state licensing and permitting required to complete the project
Utilize experience in Small Cell, DAS, and Fiber Splicing to clearly understand project scope of work and specific client project requirements
Must work in a team environment that requires regular communication and consulting with other employees, vendors, and clients
Collaborate frequently to assess project progress, giving special attention to scope creep, potential cost overruns, and that the work being performed complies with that which is defined in scope of work
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
To be 18 years of age or older
Authorization to work in the United States for this company
7+ years' experience in underground dry utility construction
5+ years in Utility Estimating specific experience
2+ yrs. experience in underground & aerial utility construction (with focus in telecommunications)
Possess basic knowledge of building construction methods and codes
Ability to read and interpret CATV fiber design prints
Proficiency with MS Office applications and online bidding software and be familiar with digital calendars
Consistent ability to meet monthly / quarterly sales objectives
Highly developed networking, customer relations, and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to influence desired outcomes
Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
Valid California Driver's License
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both written and oral forms (bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus)
Demonstrates a strong capacity to quickly adapt by learning new skills and unlearning outdated ones
Preferred
Knowledge and Experience in Bid2Win (B2W) a plus
Relevant estimating certifications preferred
Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make effective decisions
Willing to perform work that supports the values, quality, goals and objectives of the company
Experience in the development and construction of other telecom/data infrastructures domestically or abroad is a plus
Benefits
Weekly Paychecks
Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
401(k) w/ Company Match
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Legal Insurance
Company
Lambert's Cable Splicing Co.
Established more than fifty years ago in the town of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Lambert's was perfectly poised to become a leading contributor to the growth of the East Coast.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase