National Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Safety is the foremost Core Value at E2 Optics. All team members are required to adhere to safe work practices, along with complying with both company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.

• Advocate for the company's Core Values to nurture and protect a family-oriented culture.

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for various projects.

• Understand and oversee the work program to ensure estimates are finalized before deadlines.

• Conduct field take-offs and evaluations to assist in estimate preparation.

• Cross-reference multiple project documents for accuracy and consistency.

• Engage in the estimate review process with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Support construction staff throughout the project lifecycle by tracking and clarifying the basis of cost estimates.

• Aid in the creation and submission of change orders.

• Follow up at the conclusion of a project to finalize any outstanding items in the estimating process.

• Conduct thorough analyses of contract documents and specifications for medium to large hard bid/lump sum projects to ascertain overall project needs.

• Take ownership of medium to large estimates or specific components of larger estimates, ensuring accountability for that particular scope of work.

• Finalize cost estimates by incorporating all labor, equipment, material data, pricing documentation, overhead, and profit margins, leading to a complete bid submission.

• Identify associated risk factors, including monitoring published addenda that may affect the original project scope.

• Complete a full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials.

• Recognize and understand trade scopes, effectively communicating any gaps or missing information.

• Collaborate with the sales development and project management team to formulate site logistics, schedules, and execution plans.

• Review current material and construction equipment pricing to ensure bid validity and address price escalation in line with project requirements.

• Assist or lead the preparation of final bid documents for client submission to adhere to contract deadlines.

• Support estimating efforts across multiple office locations.

• Maintain data within E2 Optics' systems.

• Interpret and understand blueprints.

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• RCDD certification is preferred.

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in estimating large-scale new commercial construction projects, including mission-critical data centers and structured cabling projects, is preferred.

• Experience in the Structured Cabling/Low Voltage industry is required.

• Proficiency in Bluebeam is REQUIRED.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred.

• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

• Proven capability to design, engineer, estimate, and develop both written and graphic representations of the company's proposed solutions using the software resources provided.

• Ability to multitask and adhere to strict deadlines.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in teams and instill confidence in all parties.

• Solid proven estimating skills and a comprehensive understanding of conceptual estimating skillsets.

• Capability to independently generate accurate, detailed, and complete estimates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive pay.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Access to BICSI training facilities.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holidays.