Telecom Estimator

Protouch Staffing; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Performance-Based Career Growth

Professional Development

Certification Support

Mentorship Opportunities

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an experienced estimator to lead preconstruction efforts for telecommunications and related construction projects. You will develop cost build-ups, perform quantity takeoffs, and manage vendor quotes to produce competitive bid packages.

Responsibilities include reviewing bid documents, preparing RFIs, and presenting cost drivers and risks to management. Proficiency in Excel and estimation software is essential, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating, preconstruction, project engineering, or cost-analysis experience preferred.
• Telecommunications, low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber optics, or related construction estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and developing labor and material cost build-ups.
• Experience leveling and evaluating subcontractor and vendor quotes.
• Experience preparing and submitting compliant construction bids.
• Familiarity with industry standards and code references (TIA/EIA, NEC, etc.).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for cost models and bid summaries.

Responsibilities

• Review solicitations, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, addenda, and contract documents to determine bid requirements and deadlines.
• Develop complete cost build-ups covering labor hours, materials, equipment, and indirect costs.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes; ensure coverage and pricing validity.
• Prepare and issue information requests to clarify ambiguities before bid submission.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and site walks; document conditions affecting cost and sequencing.
• Assemble, review, and submit complete bid packages on time and in the required format.
• Support award handoff with estimate basis, quantities, and risk assessments.
• Perform estimate-versus-actual analyses to improve future estimating accuracy.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Cost build-up

Labor productivity

Excel proficiency

Bid management

Vendor quotes

PlanSwift/Bluebeam knowledge

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Accubid

Odoo ERP

Job description

• Review solicitations, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, addenda, and contract documents to determine bid requirements, submission formats, and deadlines.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for telecommunications, low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber optics, conduit, pathways, equipment, and related construction scopes.
• Develop complete cost build-ups covering labor hours and rates, materials, equipment, tools, consumables, subcontractors, freight, and applicable indirect costs.
• Apply appropriate labor productivity factors, crew compositions, and installation conditions based on project type, site conditions, and historical performance.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Confirm vendor and subcontractor scope coverage, exclusions, lead times, and pricing validity.
• Define and document scope assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and qualifications for each bid.
• Prepare requests for information to clarify ambiguous scopes, conflicting documents, or missing information before bid submission.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and site walks and document existing conditions, access constraints, and field factors affecting cost and sequencing.
• Build and verify compliance checklists covering solicitation instructions, required forms, certifications, bonding, insurance, and submission requirements.
• Assemble, review, and submit complete bid packages on time and in the required format.
• Coordinate with business development, operations, project management, and procurement to confirm scope, capacity, schedule assumptions, and pricing strategy.
• Present estimate basis, cost drivers, assumptions, risks, and margin considerations to management for review and approval.
• Maintain and update unit price databases, labor productivity factors, material pricing, and historical cost data in approved company systems.
• Track bid results and document debriefs and post-bid analysis.
• Perform estimate-versus-actual analysis to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Support awarded project handoff by providing estimate basis, quantities, assumptions, buyout targets, exclusions, and open risks to operations.
• Support change-order pricing, extra-work estimates, and cost-impact analysis for active projects when assigned.
• Protect confidential client, pricing, bid, vendor, and company information.
• Escalate scope gaps, pricing conflicts, project risks, bonding or licensing limitations, capacity constraints, and other conditions affecting cost, quality, or schedule.
• Perform other estimating, preconstruction, and operational support duties as assigned.

Job Roles And Responsibilities

• Review solicitations, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, addenda, and contract documents to determine bid requirements, submission formats, and deadlines.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for telecommunications, low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber optics, conduit, pathways, equipment, and related construction scopes.
• Develop complete cost build-ups covering labor hours and rates, materials, equipment, tools, consumables, subcontractors, freight, and applicable indirect costs.
• Apply appropriate labor productivity factors, crew compositions, and installation conditions based on project type, site conditions, and historical performance.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Confirm vendor and subcontractor scope coverage, exclusions, lead times, and pricing validity.
• Define and document scope assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and qualifications for each bid.
• Prepare requests for information to clarify ambiguous scopes, conflicting documents, or missing information before bid submission.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and site walks and document existing conditions, access constraints, and field factors affecting cost and sequencing.
• Build and verify compliance checklists covering solicitation instructions, required forms, certifications, bonding, insurance, and submission requirements.
• Assemble, review, and submit complete bid packages on time and in the required format.
• Coordinate with business development, operations, project management, and procurement to confirm scope, capacity, schedule assumptions, and pricing strategy.
• Present estimate basis, cost drivers, assumptions, risks, and margin considerations to management for review and approval.
• Maintain and update unit price databases, labor productivity factors, material pricing, and historical cost data in approved company systems.
• Track bid results and document debriefs and post-bid analysis.
• Perform estimate-versus-actual analysis to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Support awarded project handoff by providing estimate basis, quantities, assumptions, buyout targets, exclusions, and open risks to operations.
• Support change-order pricing, extra-work estimates, and cost-impact analysis for active projects when assigned.
• Protect confidential client, pricing, bid, vendor, and company information.
• Escalate scope gaps, pricing conflicts, project risks, bonding or licensing limitations, capacity constraints, and other conditions affecting cost, quality, or schedule.
• Perform other estimating, preconstruction, and operational support duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Certifications

• 3 or more years of estimating, preconstruction, project engineering, or cost-analysis experience preferred.
• Telecommunications, low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber optics, or related construction and infrastructure estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and developing labor and material cost build-ups.
• Experience leveling and evaluating subcontractor and vendor quotes.
• Experience preparing and submitting compliant construction bids.
• Experience with federal, state, local, or municipal solicitations preferred.
• Experience with prevailing wage or certified payroll requirements preferred.
• Prior telecommunications or low-voltage field installation experience is a plus.
• Equivalent practical experience, training, and a documented record of accurate estimates may be considered.
• Working knowledge of estimating principles, including quantity takeoff, cost build-up, labor productivity, overhead, and margin application.
• Ability to read and interpret telecommunications and construction drawings, specifications, riser diagrams, floor plans, site plans, and submittals.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications and low-voltage systems, including structured cabling, fiber optics, copper, conduit and pathway, racks, terminations, and testing.
• Familiarity with industry standards and code requirements such as TIA/EIA, BICSI, and NEC references.
• Ability to develop realistic crew compositions, installation durations, and productivity assumptions for field work.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for cost models, takeoff sheets, quote leveling, and bid summaries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint/QMS.
• Experience with Odoo ERP or similar estimating, project, and work-order systems.
• Experience with digital takeoff or estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Accubid, or equivalent preferred.
• BICSI, RCDD, OSHA, or other estimating, telecommunications, or safety training preferred or required when assigned.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record may be required based on assigned travel or company vehicle duties.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong mathematical accuracy, attention to detail, and documentation discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids with competing deadlines and changing priorities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Career Growth
• Professional Development
• Certification Support
• Mentorship Opportunities