Estimator I - Central Time Zone Region

Betacom; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an Estimator I in Charlotte, NC. This role involves calculating costs for tower and cell site projects, reviewing documentation, and ensuring competitive pricing. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree, at least 5 years of experience in construction estimating, and strong leadership skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, along with good communication abilities. The position requires a flexible schedule, including out-of-town travel. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating construction projects, especially telecom.
• Ability to bid jobs and understand the estimating process.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for telecommunications tower and cell site projects.
• Review project documentation and analyze construction drawings.
• Establish competitive pricing with suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Familiarity with telecommunications industry practices

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to identify and resolve issues

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Understanding of safety regulations

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Good reading and writing skills (English)

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Estimator I role is responsible for accurately calculating the costs associated with the construction of telecommunications tower and cell site projects and ensuring bids are competitive and profitable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to read construction drawings and create BOM’s and SOW based upon drawings.
• Ability to show a breakdown of the labor and materials for all segments of construction, Installation, Integration and Optimization as needed
• Review project documentation including analyzing construction drawing and specifications to understand the scope of work for telecommunication construction projects.
• Assist project management in setting up job using negotiated bis from subcontractors/vendors
• Calculate labor, materials, and equipment costs for various projects, including tower construction and site development.
• Prepare change order estimates and estimates for build projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships to secure competitive pricing for materials and services with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Utilize various client bidding software for electronic bidding.
• Follow instructions to accomplish assigned work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Familiar with material applications for different site conditions
• Perform pre-work and post-work site audits and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for site-specific activities and projects.
• Effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, and customers.
• Enforce safety protocols and regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Thisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontainacomprehensivelistingofactivities,dutiesor responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orability required.

• Familiarity with telecommunications industry practices, equipment, and procedures.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with a team.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues on the job site.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Abilitytodefineproblems,collectdata,establishfacts,anddrawvalidconclusions.Abilitytointerpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree required or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating construction projects, preferably with telecom and new build construction projects with a strong civil background.
• Ability to bid jobs, put together proposals, understand the estimating process, work with construction, electrical, technical and project management team.
• Have a strong understanding of the wireless project life cycle.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, meet required deadlines within a special time, and calculate dimensions and materials as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• CleanDrivingRecord&ValidDriver'sLicenseandreliabletransportationtoandfromwork.
• Mustbeabletoaccommodateoutoftowntravel and work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• Goodcommunicationskills,readingandwritingskills(English)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.