Estimator – Telecom & Low-Voltage Bids & BOMs

Paylocity; Greer (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Paid holidays

Training & certification

Cross-training

Employee appreciation events

Company apparel

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Network Controls & Electric, LLC is seeking an Estimator to determine project cost, duration, and revenue. The role involves take-offs, quotes, and collaboration with Sales, Project Management, and executives in Greenville, SC and surrounding regions.

The ideal candidate has telecommunications low voltage or strong estimating experience, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience within the telecommunications Low Voltage Systems industry OR strong estimating experience.
• Experience supporting executive level management.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong communication skills including listening and speaking.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs and prepare quotes for customers and prospective clients.
• Work closely with customers to understand product and part specifications and respond to detailed questions and inquiries.
• Apply knowledge of company operations, industry standards, and mathematical skills to calculate labor hours, materials, and outside services required to produce a quote from a customer request.
• Provide accurate estimates in response to quotation requests from company accounts and positively influence their buying decisions.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings and meet with vendors as required.
• Update the Estimating & Engineering Coordinator with database system information to track projects in coordination with the Sales Team.
• Develop and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify customer project expectations.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding quotations.
• Interact professionally with customers and contractor personnel.
• Collaborate with other estimators handling different aspects of bids and quotes.
• Work independently and interface directly with executive-level customers.
• Ensure an accurate bill of materials accompanies each RFQ, showing material quantity, description, and part numbers when requested.
• Carefully review RFQ assumptions, noting that each quote may carry specific and differing assumptions.
• Convey detailed project information to Project Managers and Field Technicians during kick-off meetings and throughout existing projects to assist in problem-solving.
• Provide a detailed scope of work (SOW) with each RFQ, enabling the customer to clearly understand the proposal and allowing Project Managers and Technicians to understand the installation process and specifications.
• Assist with projects as assigned by the Director of Engineering & Estimating.
• Manage change in a controlled and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Skills

Estimating experience

Executive support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization skills

Blueprint interpretation

MS Office basics

Tools

MS Excel/Word/Outlook

Job description

Network Controls & Electric, LLC is seeking an Estimator to determine project cost, duration, and revenue. The role involves take-offs, quotes, and collaboration with Sales, Project Management, and executives in Greenville, SC and surrounding regions.

The ideal candidate has telecommunications low voltage or strong estimating experience, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.