SCS Cabling Estimator

This Opportunity:

The Lead Estimator is responsible for planning preparing and completing cost budgets estimates and bid package submittal documents for assigned opportunities under the guidance and direction of the Group Estimating Manager. As required by various factors a Lead Estimator is expected to oversee and delegate work assignments to an appointed group of estimating resources that may be required to develop opportunity pricing packages.

What You Will Do:

• Safety is our Safe Work Practices that conform with the Companys Safety Program and client worksite policies ensuring that every person on the team Stays Accident Free Every-day.
• Review full bid package - specifications drawings and any other provided documentation and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare and develop quantity take-offs cost budgets and estimates fromstart to response package delivery.
• Identify elements of the project that may be key to making a competitive estimate.
• Evaluate and identify areas for potential value engineering opportunities.
• Provide leadership to assigned estimating personnel / resources supporting the development of large RFPs.
• Ensure all working documents and data are filed stored and maintained to back-up estimate.
• Develop installation unit costs and rates identifying labor productivity targets for included work items based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Prepare detailed listing of materials equipment and other items needed for developing a complete bid and work with suppliers and vendors on obtaining quoted pricing and availability.
• Review potential subcontract trade partner quotes and proposals for completeness and conformance with plans specifications and other bid-package documentation.
• Assist in drafting proposal letters and other items that may be required for a complete response package.
• Prior to the delivery of the formal bid package coordinate and provide a detailed read-out / review of work scope technical requirements pricing and any other information to the Estimating Manager Delivery and other internal Leadership.
• After the successful award of the project schedule and facilitate a detailed hand-off meeting with the Project Management Team to fully explain scope of work potential areas of attention and other aspects for the successful transition of the project.

Needs for Success:

• Experienced in reading understanding andinterpreting complex and detaileddesign drawings and specifications.
• Able to understand and performindustry aligned arithmetic and formulas that are required for developingcost estimates.
• Ability to mentorandassistwiththedevelopmentofother lesser experienced teammates.
• Identifyandmeetcustomersneedsexpectationsandrequirements.
• Proficientinthe use of acomputer MicrosoftOfficebusiness applications (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.) and industry specific platforms (Bluebeam Procore AutoDesk etc.).
• Familiarity with modern estimating software and applications.
• Experience in use of CAD Revit or other 3D modeling software or viewers is a plus.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapting to changing priorities with a positive attitude is essential.
• Excellent communicationskillsasrequiredfortheposition.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a high level of work as part of a Team and independently with minimal oversight.
• Caneffectivelyandprofessionallyinteract withalllevelsofemployeesbothmanagementand staff alike vendors clients and others.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelors Degree Construction Management Engineering or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of estimating in the development formulation of estimates and bid-packages for large scale complex Structured Cabling and Low Voltage System projects.
• Experience in developing detailed and accurate cost budgets and estimates for Data Center Structured Cabling Systems is HIGHLY preferred.
• Experience in developing cost estimates for projects utilizing various contracting methods such as Lump Sum / Fixed Price Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Unit Price / Rate Design Build etc.
• Preferred professional certifications:
  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
  • BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM)
  • AASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
  • AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
• Relevant experience and training will be considered in lieu of degree.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position may be assigned Estimating Resources based on needs.

Work Location and Travel:

• 100% office based Bangalore IN no travel required

Black Box is a leading technology solutions provider. Our mission is to accelerate our customers business by valuing relationships with our team members clients and stakeholders. By continuously growing our knowledge we remain relevant in the market and are in a superior position to help customers design deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. Through our values such as innovation ownership transparency respect and open-mindedness we deliver high-value products and services through our global presence and 2500 team members in 24 countries and growing. Black Box is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGC Networks.

Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. Black Box does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race color marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected status and endorses those policies and practices which seek to recruit hire train and promote the most qualified persons into available jobs.