Estimator

Elite Contracting Group is seeking an Estimator to join our Central Region Office in Petersburg, Virginia.  Elite Contracting Group is one of Virginia's fastest-growing full-service security and resiliency solution integration companies.

Benefits and Perks

Elite employees receive above-average pay and access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.  Employees also receive an enhanced per diem for all overnight travel.  At Elite, we pride ourselves in recognizing each employee is a vital asset to our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients.  In our 25-plus years, we have never laid-off employees. 

Responsibilities:

• Create professional proposals to include scope of work and pricing
• Work closely with Project Managers and Customers during the design and installation phases
• Perform site surveys and attend meetings to obtain necessary information to formulate design/scope for project estimates
• Develop labor, equipment and material estimates, including quoting and itemizing bills of materials
• Draft scopes of work in coordination with operations personnel
• Conduct material product research and specifications sheet documentation
• Participate in project design review sessions when requested
• Work with material vendors for project special pricing requests
• Coordinate with purchasing department when ordering materials for awarded projects

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a successful estimator in the security, IT or other technology sales industry or installation experience/ training in access control systems, low voltage wiring and CCTV systems
• Working knowledge of low voltage hardware and devices (installation experience a plus)
• Good understanding of network protocols
• Familiarity with using AutoCAD or Visio for design drawings
• Must be able to read construction drawings.
• Be able to pass a Department of Criminal Justice Background Check
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to stand, walk, and bend
• Must be able to see color to discern plans

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM; additional work may be required
• Must possess and maintain a satisfactory background record
• Must be willing to travel on a limited basis as needed

Elite Contracting Group ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.

Elite Contracting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition. Elite Contracting Group’s employment and personnel practices conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. While the Company is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.

*Elite Contracting Group does not offer relocation on any of our positions