OSP Construction QA and Estimator

Telecon; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an OSP Construction QA/Estimator to join their dynamic team. This remote opportunity allows you to engage in both quality assurance and estimating for Outside Plant projects. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with project specifications, conducting site inspections, and managing relationships with clients and subcontractors. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to impactful telecommunications projects while enjoying a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits. If you have a background in OSP construction and are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Industry-leading healthcare

RRSP program with matching contribution

Employee assistance program

Discounts from suppliers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of estimating and proposal preparation in OSP construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and proposals for OSP construction projects.
• Conduct site audits and manage subcontractors on assigned sites.

Skills

Estimating

OSP Construction Knowledge

Civil Construction Experience

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Experience in Telecommunications Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Programs

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Manager - BC, this role is responsible for preparing our Outside Plant (OSP) Construction project estimates; Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Tender (RFT), and Request for Proposals (RFP). In addition, this individual will perform or assist in a variety of quality control and inspection work related to Outside Plant Telecommunications construction, ensuring all relevant standards, codes and regulations are met for all stages of the construction process.

The position will also be a liaison in the field for the Design and Infrastructure teams, performing site audits, verification of pathways and engaging in customer and client on-site relations. This position will also be responsible for managing any subcontractors performing work on their assigned sites.

As an OSP Construction QA/Estimator, you will be required to conduct field & site assessments as needed within the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island (roughly 25-50% of time).

This is a remote opportunity based in the Lower Mainland. The role is approximately 50% QA/QC work and 50% Estimating for OSP Projects.

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Inspect both in progress and completed projects to ensure they comply with the project specifications and the company’s quality control standards
• Identify, report, and resolve work that does not meet the quality requirements
• Complete all associated documentation and forms for individual inspections, ensuring accuracy of all documents
• Act as the field liaison for build, design, vendor, and client representatives
• Attend site meetings as required
• Perform site Safety inspections as required
• Assist in project previews, estimates, and evaluate post-construction redlines, test results and completion documentation for accuracy
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with external clients as well as vendors
• Manage large volumes of work including scheduling work, and remove roadblocks as appropriate (i.e., materials, permitting issues, unforeseen changes during construction)
• Request separate quotations from vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers, per the scope of work
• Estimate costs to complete project
• Prepare a proposal as per the requirements, provided documents, drawings, etc.
• Track and coordinate proposal timing, duration, and deadlines.
• Meet with Operations Manager, Project Manager(s), to discuss and provide explanation of project estimates to gain signatures/approval for profitable business
• Review with the Operations Manager, and Project Manager(s) the project performances, project productivities in view of improving estimates based on actual results.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• At least 3-5 years of estimating, strategizing, and preparing proposals within the OSP construction industry, resulting in successful & profitable projects, as well as experience in a Telecommunications construction environment is required
• OSP construction knowledge is required
• Civil construction experience would be considered an asset
• Experience working within various types of construction project and drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Excellent negotiation and consulting skills
• Experienced and knowledgeable of Microsoft Office and Adobe programs
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a good driver’s abstract
• Must be able to provide a good criminal check prior to commencing employment

IS THIS YOU? WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!

AT TELECON, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GOT YOU COVERED.

What we have to offer:

• Company vehicle provided with this position
• Industry-leading healthcare – possibility of Dental plan with employee participation
• RRSP program with matching company contribution
• Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential
• Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more

Here are the extras that make the difference:

• A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential – Training provided for technical positions
• Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority
• Telecon values different views and new ideas. Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.