Project Estimator, OSP

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Midwest (WY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Program with a Company Match

Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Estimator to manage the pre-sales pipeline and create project cost estimates for fiber and telecommunication networks. This remote role in the Mid-West requires strong project estimating skills and experience in customer relationship management.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of engineering practices and be proficient in related software tools, all while embodying the company's core values of GRIT – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in estimating OSP, engineering, or construction projects.
• Proven history with Rural Utility Service (RUS) contracts.
• Valid Driver's License and certifications in First Aid and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pre-sales pipeline and create project cost estimates.
• Secure jobs by developing strong customer relationships.
• Read blueprints and generate material takeoffs.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings and monitor job progress.

Skills

Bidding Rural Utility Service (RUS) contracts

OSP project estimating experience

Fiber engineering and construction methods

Effective communication skills

HCSS or B2W bidding Software experience

OSHA 10 Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Scheduling Software

B2W

Job description

Job Profile

Job Title: Project Estimator, OSP

Primary Location: Remote Mid-West

Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt

Who's Congruex

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn‑key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in‑market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end‑to‑end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

Your New Job

Job Summary: The Project Estimator is responsible for managing the pre‑sales pipeline and creating project cost estimates involving engineering, designing, and building fiber / telecommunication networks. In addition, this can include estimating subcontractor and material supplier’s costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Market Congruex to existing and new customers.
• Secure jobs and contracts by developing strong relationships with customers.
• Read blueprints and accurately generate material takeoffs.
• Presurvey job sites to aid in the preparation of bid proposals.
• Generate bid proposals using several different software applications.
• Negotiate contracts with customers.
• Prepare pre‑construction job information sheets.
• Conduct pre‑construction meetings with project managers, foremen, and all key departments.
• Monitor job progress through constant communication with project managers and customers.
• Prepare post‑construction job information sheets.
• Evaluate equipment cost information and labor cost information for use in preparing bids.
• Evaluate overall job cost data.
• Report monthly, quarterly, and yearly productivity reports for the Business Manager.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings to gather critical job information.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Set and maintain production and job expectations.
• Assure the safety of employees, company property, customers, and the public.
• Assist in any other assigned tasks as required.
• Provide feedback to employee managers on expected performance based on bids.
• Possess excellent working knowledge of construction and contract terminology.
• Utilize computer equipment and related software (Excel, Word, Scheduling Software, B2W, etc.).
• Perform statistical analysis, percentages, profit calculations, ratios, and budget forecasts.
• Calculate figures, discounts, percentages, ratios, proportions, and fractions, and perform estimates.
• Read, analyze, and interpret RFPs, trade journals, contracts, financial reports, job documents, and prints, operating manuals, safety rules & regulations, training manuals, etc.
• Write bid documents, RFIs, business reports, letters, technical procedures, business correspondence, manuals, policies and procedures, job evaluations, etc.
• Maintain company bid log.
• Present information effectively to top management, employees, customers, and public groups.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written).
• Be a self‑starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives.
• Lead and manage people as well as be a team player.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience bidding Rural Utility Service (RUS) contracts.
• 3-5+ years OSP, Engineering, or Construction project estimating experience strongly desired.
• Thorough understanding of fiber engineering and construction methods such as underground, aerial strongly desired.
• A positive can‑do attitude and openness to trying new methods.
• Demonstrate GRIT values – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork.
• Effective communication skills, able to work with all levels in the organization.
• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid Certified.
• CPR Certified.
• HCSS or B2W bidding Software experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• OSHA 30 Certification.

Why Work At Congruex

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) Program with a Company Match.
• Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts.
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave.
• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options.
• The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

The Fine Print

The Fine Print: We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.