FULLY REMOTE Cost Estimator Job at Insight Global, Houston, TX

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  • Insight Global
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Position: Estimator

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: Direct Placement

Salary: $75,000- $100K

Working Hours : M-F Remote with 2 day onsite in Houston Office 7:00:AM- 3:30PM (FIRST 90 DAYS IN OFFICE)

Start Date: ASAP

Must Haves:

  • Minimum of 5-year estimation experience within the structured cabling/ low voltage/ data center/ audio visual space
  • Previous experience within business development; building relationships with manufacturers and clients to procure new business
  • Previous experience developing comprehensive, voice and data bids for customers, including low voltage wiring, trim-out, equipment rack setup-layout, and system processing.
  • Familiar with creating job packets to include a bill of materials, accurate equipment order sheets, scope of work for the installation, scope of work for the programming, contact list (project information sheet “PIS”), job safety requirements, and one-line drawings.

Plusses:

  • Cost Estimating certifications- BISCI RCDD
  • Utilized the Estimation software's; Accubid or any type of estimation software
  • Previous Field Experience within Telecommunications (someone who worked their way up)

Day to Day:

An employer in Houston, TX is seeking a Structured Cabling Estimator to join their team. The Estimator is responsible for Structured Cabling/ Voice Data System Design and detailed specifications. The Estimator will be responsible to assemble materials and labor estimates for proposals and bids. Determine material quantities, pricing, and labor to complete the installation according to the customer’s expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the business in Houston, TX and surrounding areas, services such as Design, Engineering, and the installation of Building Automated Systems.
  • Assist in the design of a managed service department and extended warranty program, and present designs to our customers.
  • Assist Electra Link’s sales team with client visits and presentations.
  • Perform comprehensive, voice and data bids for customers, including low voltage wiring, trim-out, equipment rack setup-layout, and system processing.
  • Participation in all meetings as needed.
  • Partner with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, Service, and Fabrication to interpret project specifications and drawings, determine system layout, and system testing and develop a bill of materials to include the appropriate amount of job-related labor to perform the project, generate comprehensive project equipment lists and scope of work.
  • Design building layouts, floor plans, rack elevations, etc. utilizing various formats.
  • Create job packets to include a bill of materials, accurate equipment order sheets, scope of work for the installation, scope of work for the programming, contact list (project information sheet “PIS”), job safety requirements, and one-line drawings.
  • Conduct and document final drawing review processes.
  • Provide after-sales support and service for clients.
  • Maintain open communication with Project Managers and Executives on the status of projects and task lists.
  • Daily communication on the status of projects and task lists with all Electra Link’s departments working on the same job.
  • Maintain professional work appearance and outstanding customer interaction.
  • Comply with customer health and safety regulations and training.
  • Effect and support change as needed to make for a pleasant working environment and assist in work-life balance for associates to maintain a profitable business.
  • Maintain all bids in Sales Now and ensure that the information is correct and current.
  • Attend all awarded project kickoff meetings to ensure that the operations team fully understands the project requirements of your bids.
  • Work with Manufacturers and Distribution to register projects for the best material pricing and protection.

Job Tags

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