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Vision Technologies · 4 hours ago

DAS Estimator

US-District of Columbia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Vision Technologies is a national and global systems integrator that provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. They are seeking a Wireless Estimator who will be responsible for preparing material takeoffs and labor estimates, supporting sales activities, and collaborating with various teams to develop winning strategies for proposals and quotations.

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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

Design and 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

Negotiate a fair market price with purchasing for material that can be utilized

Provide Value Engineering options for every estimate

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

Attend and support trade events

Exchange lead information

Qualification

DAS design knowledgeEstimating infrastructure projectsLabor & Material estimatesMicrosoft Office proficiencyIBWave productivity toolsTechnical writing skillsCustomer service focusProactive communicationTeam playerTime management

Required

7-10 years of experience estimating specific to the job responsibilities

Knowledge of Public Safety and Cellular DAS design which includes cabling infrastructure, DAS components and Carrier Coordination requirements

Some knowledge of network design which includes core and distribution switch design, wireless AP design and POE calculations to support other IP devices

5 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 IBWave 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

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