Junior Estimator - OSP/Telecom

Quanta Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Sav.

401K with company match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Short & Long Term Disability

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

FiberTel, LLC, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, is hiring a Junior Estimator in Sacramento, CA to assist senior estimators and teams with cost estimates and bid proposals for OSP fiber optic construction. The role interfaces with project managers, engineers, and field staff to develop accurate project estimates.

The position is full-time, hourly, with typical 40 hours/week in an office setting and some field site walks. Pay ranges from $28 to $40 per hour, DOE, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in estimating, construction, telecom, utilities, or a related industry.
• Basic understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn estimating software and construction management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Experience with telecom, utility, or fiber optic construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for OSP fiber optic construction projects.
• Review and analyze construction drawings, specifications, permits, and project documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and track labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Support the development of bid packages, proposals, and subcontractor/vendor solicitations.
• Obtain pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assist with maintaining estimating databases and unit cost information.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and project review meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, engineers, and field personnel to develop accurate project estimates.
• Help prepare change order pricing and budget updates for ongoing projects.
• Maintain organized project files and bid documentation.
• Learn applicable telecom construction methods, industry standards, and FiberTel estimating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in CM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Estimating software

Construction management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About this Role

FiberTel is looking for aJunior Estimator for our Sacramento, CA location.

The Junior Estimator will work closely with senior estimators, project managers, and operations teams to assist with preparing cost estimates and bid proposals for Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic construction projects.

Pay: $28-40/hr, DOE

What You'll Do

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for OSP fiber optic construction projects.
• Review and analyze construction drawings, specifications, permits, and project documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and track labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Support the development of bid packages, proposals, and subcontractor/vendor solicitations.
• Obtain pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assist with maintaining estimating databases and unit cost information.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and project review meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, engineers, and field personnel to develop accurate project estimates.
• Help prepare change order pricing and budget updates for ongoing projects.
• Maintain organized project files and bid documentation.
• Learn applicable telecom construction methods, industry standards, and FiberTel estimating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in estimating, construction, telecom, utilities, or a related industry.
• Basic understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn estimating software and construction management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Experience with telecom, utility, or fiber optic construction is a plus.

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position typically operates in an office environment with occasional time out in the field for site walks and similar tasks. This position my be exposed to different types of weather, loud noises and other construction hazards associated with the field.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

*Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.*

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required

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Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.

FiberTel, LLC

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $28.00/Hr. - USD $40.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.