Estimator - Structured Cabling/Technology Systems (Relo Assistance Available)

Finding great people is difficult - but it's what we do best. We form trusted partnerships with our customers and provide excellent opportunities for candidates, guaranteeing satisfaction for both. We aim to treat you as a real person, not just human capital. While our product is our people, we aren't successful if you aren't successful.

OVERALL SCOPE

The Structured Cabling/Technology Systems Estimator/Designer position works closely with the sales team, clients, and project teams to provide an understanding of the client needs and produce an estimate of materials and labor to provide the services to meet those needs. Relocation assistance available.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU CAN EXPECT TO HAVE THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Perform all duties as outlined below in a positive team environment
• Interact with sales, project team, and clients
• Review request for proposals (RFP) with team
• Develop request for information (RFI) as needed
• Review & understand specifications as required of the RFP
• Perform physical take-offs of plans for counts of materials
• Compile information to provide an accurate cost model/estimate of labor and materials
• Interact with distributors and manufacturers for product pricing
• Perform write up of services to be performed based on plans and specifications
• Utilize industry knowledge to assess accuracy of RFP
• Conduct site surveys when necessary
• Identify scope gap that is necessary for a complete and operational system
• Design structured cabling systems when required
• Compile turn over documentation for operations team
• Prepare job specific submittals
• Prepare change orders as necessary
• Represent Walker Engineering at trade shows and other industry events
• Travel Requirements: <10>
  COMPETENCIES
  
  • Technical Capacity
  • Financial Management
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Time Management
  • Discretion
  • Decision Making
  
  NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IT:
  
  • Datacenter experience required
  • Organized, detailed, and accuracy orientated
  • Skillful in writing detailed scope of work (SOW)
  • Strong Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel & Word a must)
  • Working knowledge of computing programs
  • Minimum 10 years of experience
  • Industry Certifications:
    • RCDD Certification required (Registered Communications Distribution Designer}
    • Manufacturer (CommScope, Panduit, etc.)
    • Other BICSI Certifications a plus
  • Knowledge of cabling standards (BICSI, EIA/TIA)
  • Estimating/design experience with:
    • Mission critical / datacenters (Hyperscale, Colo, Enterprise, etc)
    • Healthcare (Hospitals, MOB, etc)
    • Commercial office buildings
  • Manufacturing
  • Experience estimating projects between $1M - $5M and higher
  • Conceptual project budgeting/cost modeling
  • Field installation knowledge/experience a plus
  • Audio/visual and security systems knowledge/experience a plus
  
  WE WORK WITH SOME AMAZING COMPANIES. STILL NOT SURE IF THIS OPPORTUNITY IS RIGHT FOR YOU? HERE ARE A FEW MORE REASONS OUR CUSTOMERS TRUST US:
  
  A quick response to staffing needs.
  We get it - time is money. Our clients trust us with part of their people operations to help them staff properly and efficiently.
  
  A full understanding of the requirements for each position.
  We can achieve great results by listening to what drives our client's decision-making process, following a disciplined process of identifying top-quality candidates and understanding core objectives and position requirements.
  
  Focused on customer satisfaction.
  We boast a 99% customer satisfaction rating, and that's one of the many reasons why we rarely lose. But our customer in the talent acquisition process is more than the client - it's you! We strive for you to have the best possible candidate experience.
  
  You have an opportunity to work with one of our awesome customers. Apply now!
  
  TSP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.