OSP Telecommunications Estimator

Phoenix Communications, Inc.; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 4% Match

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Phoenix Communications, Inc. is seeking an OSP Telecommunications Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates and bid packages for outside plant construction projects.

You will review RFPs, analyze technical documentation, perform detailed takeoffs, and coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure competitive pricing and timely handoff. The ideal candidate is data-driven, can manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and has at least 5 years of telecom estimating or field

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and engineering packages.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, technical specs, drawings, and addenda.
• Perform detailed takeoffs of materials, equipment, and labor.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment and subcontracted work.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for quotes.
• Prepare bid summaries and scope sheets for approval.
• Support post-bid handoff and project budgeting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical ability

Drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Estimating tools experience

CRM knowledge

Tools

Estimating tools

CRM systems

Job description

The OSP Telecommunications Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive cost estimates and bid packages for outside plant construction projects. This role analyzes technical documentation, collaborates with internal teams, engages with subcontractors and vendors, and supports the full estimating lifecycle—from RFP review through project handoff.

Ideal Candidate

You are a data-oriented professional who understands the full scope of services required to deliver on fiber deployment projects. You are comfortable with consulting subject matter experts to fill your knowledge gaps and produce calculated cost estimates. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in managing priorities and tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction / Bid Preparation

• Review RFPs, technical specifications, drawings, and addenda.
• Perform detailed takeoffs of materials, equipment, and labor.
• Identify scope gaps, clarifications, and project risks.
• Flag functions outside Phoenix’s capabilities for subcontractor/vendor coordination.
• Issue RFIs and attend pre-bid meetings/site walks.
• Produce preliminary schedules, Gantt charts, and logistics plans.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Use historical costs, production rates, and SOVs to validate estimates.
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) for material sourcing.
• Evaluate alternative materials and value-engineering opportunities.
• Apply contingency margins based on risk.
• Prepare bid summaries and scope sheets for approval.
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Issue invitations to bid and track responses.
• Validate proposal compliance.
• Summarize proposals and recommend awards.

Internal Collaboration

• Support sales with pricing input.
• Collaborate with PM, engineering, and field teams.
• Work with purchasing for competitive material pricing.
• Coordinate with finance to ensure proper coding and budget structure.

Post-Bid / Handoff

• Prepare handoff package for operations.
• Assist PMs with final budgets and scheduling.
• Track bid results and update Salesforce.

Process Improvement & Data Management

• Maintain records of historical estimates, takeoffs, BOMs, schedules, etc.
• Ensure templates and tools are current.
• Compare project actuals to estimates for accuracy improvement.
• Identify workflow and software optimization opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of telecom industry experience or estimating experience with clearly transferable skills.
• Line work, splice work, or civil construction experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• Ability to interpret drawings and engineering packages.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with estimating tools or CRM systems is a plus.
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Underground Utility: 1 year (Preferred)
• Overhead Line Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)