E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator,
headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably
efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational
costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate
audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless
solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise
and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher
Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation
industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our
business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We
embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having
fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our
clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing
companThe National Estimator is an integral part of the low-voltage, data center
and specialty divisions construction process and ensures competitiveness,
profitability, and growth. The National Estimator is responsible for cost
estimates for various projects. The National Estimator will support sales in
developing cost estimates for the installation of structured cabling projects
and the construction of mission critical data centers. Estimations will
include all the necessary materials, labor, and engineering costs required
to deliver a profitable job which meets or exceeds customer requirements. This
position also coordinates sales to project management transition activities.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. 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 Optics systems.
Reads and understand blueprints.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel: The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as
required by E2 Optics.Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
RCDD is preferred.Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years experience estimating large scal new commercial
construction projects including mission critical data centers and structure
cable projects preferred.
Structured Cabling/Low Voltage industry experience required.
Bluebeam experience REQUIRED.
Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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 & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for
this position is an indoors business office and construction environment.
Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for
extended periods of time. 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, bend,
rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular
