The Low Voltage Estimator/Designer position works closely with our 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.
Responsibilities: • 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's (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
Qualifications: • Minimum 10 years of experience in structured cabling construction. • 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 • Industry Certifications: RCDD Required, Manufacturer (CommScope, Panduit, etc.) • Knowledge of Cabling Standards (BICSI, EIA/TIA) • Estimating/Design experience with Mission Critical/Datacenters (Hyperscale, Colo, Enterprise, etc.) • Experience estimating projects between $1M - $5M and higher • Conceptual Project Budgeting/Cost Modeling
Benefits: • Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Vision, Dental • Group Life and Dependent Life Insurance Coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care Expenses • 401(k) Plan • Short Term & Long Term Disability • Paid Holidays & Vacations
Verigent is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.