Vision Technologies · 1 month ago
Pre-Sales Estimator, Data Center
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expVision Technologies is a national and global systems integrator providing IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. The Data Center Estimator will participate in pre-sales activities, prepare material takeoffs and labor estimates for projects, and support account managers in generating business opportunities.
AudioInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Interface with distributors and manufacturers to negotiate competitive pricing and strategic advantages with our supply chain
Develop Labor & Material estimates (BOL/BOM) for each opportunity
Participate with management and sales team to develop a winning strategy on proposals and quotations
Accurately generate take-offs and spreadsheets for estimates
Estimate small, medium, and large size installations
Develop well-structured and descriptive scopes of work that best explains how the design completely fulfills the customer’s needs
Plan and manage time and schedule effectively
Attend Game Plan/Strategy Meeting for the assigned projects
Check Vision Stock. Negotiate a fair market price with purchasing for material that can be utilized
Generate a price comparison spreadsheet and populate the estimates with the best price
Set up and run peer checks, P&L reviews, and support capture meetings
Conduct Labor & Material Estimate (BOL/BOM) Reviews with Business Unit Manager
Participate in post-award handoff meetings, coordinating with Sales, PMO, Procurement, Partners, and any other necessary resources
Obtain vendor certifications
Meet with vendor reps to develop a relationship for technical unity, best-selling practices, competitive pricing schemes, the latest in innovation and marketplace direction
Register opportunities to strengthen the obligation of commitment and for price guarantees
Attend and support trade events
Exchange lead information
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of experience estimating specific to the job responsibilities
Some knowledge of copper, fiber and OSP infrastructure requirements which include pathways/supports, firestopping, closet build out and termination hardware
3 years estimating infrastructure projects with proven track record of successful and profitable project completion for medium to large size companies
Independent, self-driven, highly customer focused and able to work under minimum supervision
Some experience working with Microsoft Office and Blue Beam productivity tools
Professional, highly organized, and effective with personal time management
Understands the critical importance of customer service
Team player with ability to develop effective working relationships with others as needed for high performance in the position as a key contributing member
Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a part of a cross-functional team, providing sales, engineering, capture, project manager, operations, and admin support as required
Proactive and professional communication skills. Ability to communicate in a direct, concise manner in both verbal and written interactions
Proactive and professional communication with internal and external customers. Ability to present and interact with senior executives as needed
Ability to manage expectations of internal and external customers and keep them informed
Moderate technical writing skills
Proactive and results-oriented
Understands cable plants and related systems
Desire to improve at a personal and professional level continuously and aggressively
Achieves objectives through limited supervision
Timely responses to appropriate inquiries
Able to receive constructive feedback
Ability to create internal and external raving fans of both Vision and the Capture & Pre-Sales Estimating team
Preferred
Extensive knowledge of BICSI Standards is a plus
Experience with AFL, Corning, Belden, Leviton, CommScope and Panduit products is desired
Knowledge or experience working with Hot Aisle Containment (HAC) and Cold Aisle Containment (CAC) systems
Knowledge or experience working with raised access floor environments, tile placements/cutting, conveyance, grounding/bonding
Knowledge or experience working with coaxial cables for DAS and ROIP systems
Knowledge or experience working with Security infrastructure cabling
Knowledge or experience with High strand fiber solutions and splicing
Knowledge or experience with Jetted/Blown fiber and the required pathways and installation processes
Benefits
Company Holidays
Elective Days
PTO
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short/Long‐term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Vision Technologies
Expert audio-visual, professional services, security, wireless and structured cabling capabilities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.18M2019-06-01Seed· $0.45M
2018-10-01Seed· $0.23M
2011-09-29Series Unknown· $1.5M
Leadership Team
John Shetron
Chief Executive Officer - Retired
Demian Seeley
Executive Vice President
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