Telecom & Data Center Projects Estimator

MP NEXLEVEL LLC; Annandale (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

• Gather proposals, blueprints, specifications and documents related to telecommunications, fiber, gas and data center projects.
• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors; identify qualified subcontractors and negotiate price
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services
• Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times etc.
• Understand customer requirements/specifications to accurately estimate a project
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Prepare reports, quotes and estimates that detail the cost of a project
• Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss cost estimates and resolve cost-related issues
• Prepare relevant and reliable forecasts
• Conduct risk analysis activities
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and vendors

Essential Education and Qualifications:

• High School education or GED, relevant training to engineering and construction
• Knowledge of business and industry
• Able to make recommendations and forecasts for future business prospects
• Strong understanding of cost control efficiencies and job financials
• General contractual knowledge
• Strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of research methodologies.
• Strong math skills and relevant software skills related to the utility construction industry
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal teammates.
• PC literate with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Salary Range: 85,000-110,000 annually based on experience

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit or stand at a desk/computer for long periods of time
• Focusing on a computer screen for several hours at a time

Benefits offered to eligible employees include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• supplemental life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• paid Holidays
• traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match
• employee stock purchase plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• training and development opportunities
• Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program
• a Commercial Driver’s License obtainment program

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and may be subject to a background check.