IT Project Estimator

BBSS Beyond Blue; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue Corporation is seeking an IT Project Estimator to collaborate with customers, UK departments and contractors to develop IT network infrastructure scopes and cost estimates. The role involves site visits, defining design requirements, and delivering comprehensive cost proposals aligned with university standards.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in related fields, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT infrastructure knowledge; BICSI familiarity is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 2+ years in customer service, IT/ MIS, or related area.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and IT infrastructure concepts.
• Knowledge of BICSI standards or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret customer requests to define scope of work.
• Visit sites to assess environment and requirements.
• Create detailed cost proposals including labor, materials and other costs.
• Coordinate with IT Architecture Design teams and vendors as needed.
• Ensure estimates comply with university standards and codes.
• Prepare scope of work and design drawings for estimates.
• Present estimates to technical staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Project estimation

Customer communication

IT infrastructure

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: IT Project Estimator

Requisition Number: R-000005562

Department Name: Program Management

Work Location: James F. Hardymon Communications Bldg

Grade Level: 8

Type of Position: Regular Position

Time Status: Full time

Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Description

IT Project Estimator

Job Summary

Responsible for communicating with customers, Internal departments to UK and UK Healthcare, and contractors to create an IT Network Infrastructure project scope of work and cost estimate.

Duties for the IT Project Estimator include:

• evaluate and interpret customer requests
• discuss scope of work with customer;
• visit site to evaluate the environment;
• provide design requirements to the IT Network Architecture Design team, or outside vendors when required (conduit sizing and routing, systems design requirements for remote locations);
• create a complete and comprehensive cost proposal with labor, material, and applicable associated costs;
• ensure scope of work included in estimate meets University Standards and national, state, and local codes;
• evaluate proposals from other departments and outside vendors for completeness and compliance with standards;
• prepare detailed and concise scopes of work;
• create required estimate design drawings.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and Interpret customer requests
• Discuss Scope of work with customer
• Visit site to evaluate environment
• Provide Network, Wireless, or Telephony requirements to UK Network Architecture Design Teams.
• Manage vendor relationships to obtain quotes including telecommunications circuits, conduit installation, and miscellaneous materials.
• Build supporting documentation to show conduit pathways, number of data ports required, and locations of data to be installed.
• Create a complete and comprehensive cost proposal with labor, material, and associated costs that applies to University Standards, and national, state and local codes
• Utilizing department policies and procedures maintain estimate process tracking documentation and creating final review documentation
• Present and explain completed estimates to technical experts with UK ITS
• Create completed estimate package including scope of work, cost estimate, and technician work instructions
• Communicate with customers, Infrastructure engineers, project managers, and design engineers to ensure all project objectives are included within the finalized estimate
• Provide technical and project support to operations staff
• Advise IT Infrastructure Project Managers on the scope of work and plan development.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement

2+ years of customer service, computer science, management information systems, or relevant area. Use of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Power Point); Knowledge of IT Infrastructure; Knowledge of BICSI Standards. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

n/a

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

• This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motion (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders 6 – 10 feet.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Purpose-driven work is behind every aspect of our mission to advance Kentucky – from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment. We're looking for talented, dedicated individuals to help us support this vital mission and make a difference in the lives of Kentuckians and beyond. Join us as we build a future grounded in service, collaboration and excellence, one where your talents help move our Commonwealth forward. Beyond Blue Corporation, an affiliated entity of the University of Kentucky, is a strategic vehicle to support the university's growth. Beyond Blue is a nonprofit company that allows the university to abide by all public entity rules and laws while allowing leaders to have some separation and distinctiveness to focus on one core business. The UK Board of Trustees appoints the Beyond Blue Board of Directors and the directors of any of its subsidiary companies.