Senior Structured Cabling Estimator & Designer

Walker Engineering; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Engineering in Irving, TX seeks an experienced Structured Cabling/Technology Systems Estimator/Designer for commercial construction. You will work with sales and project teams to estimate labor and material costs, review RFPs, develop RFIs, and prepare submittals and change orders for lucrative data center, office, and healthcare projects.

The role requires deep cabling knowledge, strong budgeting skills, and proficiency with MS Office; onsite collaboration with multiple teams is

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in structured cabling construction.
• RCDD strongly preferred; other BICSI certifications a plus.
• Knowledge of BICSI/EIA-TIA cabling standards.
• Experience estimating projects between $1M-$5M and higher.
• Conceptual budgeting and cost modeling experience.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs with the team to define scope and requirements.
• Develop RFIs as needed during the bid process.
• Perform take-offs for material counts from plans.
• Compile information to build accurate labor and materials estimates.
• Interact with distributors and manufacturers for pricing.
• Write up services based on plans and specs.
• Identify scope gaps for complete, operable systems.
• Prepare job-specific submittals and change orders.
• Represent Walker Engineering at trade shows and events.
• Turn estimates into documentation for the operations team.

Skills

RCDD Certified

Estimating

Cost Modeling

MS Office

SOW Writing

Field Knowledge

AV/Security

BICSI Standards

Project Budgeting

Team Collaboration

Job description

Walker Engineering in Irving, TX seeks an experienced Structured Cabling/Technology Systems Estimator/Designer for commercial construction. You will work with sales and project teams to estimate labor and material costs, review RFPs, develop RFIs, and prepare submittals and change orders for lucrative data center, office, and healthcare projects.

The role requires deep cabling knowledge, strong budgeting skills, and proficiency with MS Office; onsite collaboration with multiple teams is