Fiber Telecom Construction Estimator (Bids & Pricing)

IQ Fiber, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Fiber, LLC is seeking a Telecommunications Construction Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and bids for fiber optic, aerial, and underground projects. You will work with sales, project managers, and field crews to reflect realistic labor, material, and equipment costs and support profitability.

Office-based with occasional site visits and possible after-hours for bid deadlines. This role requires reviewing designs, creating BOMs, soliciting quotes, and maintaining cost

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating, preferably within telecommunications, utility, or underground/aerial construction.
• Experience with telecom carriers, MSOs, FTTH or utility companies is preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and engineering plans.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping software and fiber network design tools (KMZ, Vetro) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Smartsheet; ability to maintain cost databases.

Responsibilities

• Review network design and site survey data to develop detailed cost estimates for telecom construction projects including aerial and underground designs.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for materials, labor, and equipment from designs and scopes of work.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes to compile complete, compliant bid proposals on deadlines.
• Conduct site visits to verify scope and constructability; identify risks and cost drivers.
• Maintain unit cost databases and productivity rates; support takeoffs and pricing accuracy.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations to ensure smooth estimate-to-execution handoffs.
• Prepare change order estimates for scope adjustments and track costs against budget.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and utility/telecom standards and permitting.

Tools

KMZ

Vetro Software

GIS mapping tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IQ Fiber, LLC is seeking a Telecommunications Construction Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and bids for fiber optic, aerial, and underground projects. You will work with sales, project managers, and field crews to reflect realistic labor, material, and equipment costs and support profitability.

Office-based with occasional site visits and possible after-hours for bid deadlines. This role requires reviewing designs, creating BOMs, soliciting quotes, and maintaining cost