What You'll Do
- Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures
- Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite policies
- Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture
- Prepare complete cost estimates for projects
- Understand and monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines
- Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
- Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
- Follow-up at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
- Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications for medium to large hard bid/lump sum projects to determine overall project requirements
- Takes ownership of medium to large size estimates or a component of larger estimates and is accountable for that specific work scope
- Completes final cost estimate, adding all labor, equipment, material data, pricing documentation, overhead, and profit margins, and produces a final bid submission
- Identifies associated risk factors, including monitoring of published addenda that may alter original project scope
- Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials. Captures and understands trade scopes and communicates gaps / missing information
- Coordinates and works with sales development and project management team to create site logistics, schedule, and execution plan
- Reviews current material and construction equipment pricing and ensures that bid validity and price escalation are addressed and meet project's needs
- Assists or leads in preparing final bid documents for submission to client to meet contract deadline requirements
- Support estimating efforts of multiple office locations
- Maintain data in E2 systems
- Reads and understand blueprints
What We Are Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar field is highly preferred; A combination of relevant education and experience would be considered in lieu of degree
- RCDD is required
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience estimating large scale HYPERSCALE data center projects including mission critical data centers and colocation facilities
- Structured Cabling/Low Voltage industry experience required
- Bluebeam expertise is REQUIRED
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/BIM360 is preferred
- Must have a proven understanding of the intricacies of working in the Hyperscale market, including the variations in design between the major hyperscale customers infrastructure platforms
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
- Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate and develop a written and graphic representation of the company's proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company
- Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
- Impeccable problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated detail orientation
- Demonstrated and effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to work in teams and foster confidence in all
- Solid proven estimating skills and understanding of conceptual estimating skillset
- Ability to independently develop accurate, detailed, complete estimates
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- BICSI Training Facilities
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. The employee may also be required to work in tight, confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
