National Estimator

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