Job Posting for Systems Infrastructure - Estimator II at Baker Electric
SUMMARY: The Systems Infrastructure Estimator II (Structured Cabling) will be responsible for Estimating Federal, State and Private systems infrastructure projects, including but not limited to Structured cabling (Horizontal and OSP), CATV, DAS and Public Address in a fast-paced high volume Electrical contracting environment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Review project specifications, drawings and design documentation thoroughly to ensure all estimate requirements are accounted for.
Keeps detailed notes during the estimating process to assist in detailed handoff documentation to Operations.
Prepare and submit detailed RFI questions in a timely manner.
Perform detailed takeoffs for multiple systems using Bluebeam Revu software.
Create Accubid estimates and enter information from the take-off into the software.
Creates detailed proposal letters, including scope of work, inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
Interacts and communicates effectively with Baker Electric’s Electrical Estimators on internal opportunities to ensure pertinent information is processed on a timely basis.
Interacts and communicates effectively with customers and end users on Prime opportunities.
Perform job walks as required.
Follow up with internal divisions as well as prime opportunities on submitted estimates for feedback.
Participate in the contract routing process by reviewing the estimates scope for accuracy.
Negotiate project pricing with vendors.
Maintain familiarity with industry and manufacture standards and how they impact job costs while preparing estimates.
Prepares Estimating Handoffs from the Estimating Team to the Operations team.
Key 30, 60, 90 Day Accomplishments
First 30: Successful candidate will immediately begin Estimating Systems Infrastructure Projects.
First 60: Begin opening new bid opportunities received through Building Connected.
First 90: Continue to estimate the groups infrastructure opportunities ensuring timely turnover to Customers, End Users and internal operating groups.
Experience, Education
Minimum of 8 years experience in the telecommunications cabling infrastructure trade.
Minimum of 5 years experience in estimating systems infrastructure projects that include Structured Cabling (Horizontal & OSP), CATV, DAS and Public Address.
Experience in Accubid Estimating Software.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu software
Key Competencies / Soft Skills
Analytical thinking –
Draws logical conclusions based on in-depth analysis of information.
Identifies and evaluates alternative causes or ways of interpreting complex information.
Thinks several steps ahead in deciding on best course of action, anticipating likely outcomes.
Attention to detail –
Reviews all relevant information or aspects of a situation before taking action or making a decision.
Verifies that work has been done according to procedures and standards.
Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information when reading complex documents
Client focus –
Keeps clients up-to-date on the progress of the service they are receiving and changes that affect them.
Explores and addresses the unidentified, underlying and long-term client needs.
Acts as a seasoned adviser, providing independent opinion on complex client problems and novel initiatives, and assisting with decision-making.
Initiative –
Persists when marked difficulties arise.
Suggests ways to achieve better results or add value beyond the current situation.
Creates opportunities to undertake initiatives that will benefit the organization in the near or intermediate term.
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