Estimator (Communications/Low Voltage)

ESTIMATOR (Communications / Low Voltage)

About Us: Metro Electric is a turnkey electrical contractor with four divisions: electrical construction, communications, wireless/DAS solutions, and 24/7 emergency service and maintenance.

Metro Electric has a field crew of 250 experienced electricians and technicians, a management team of 40 and a fleet of 125 vehicles. With headquarters in San Francisco, Metro serves 15 Bay Area counties.

A Few Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of comprehensive labor and material estimates for communication dept.
• Attend site-walk and pre-bid meetings, documenting site conditions for use in the development of accurate cost estimates.
• Ensures timely completion of and meets bid schedules and deadlines.
• Coordination with electrical estimating teams.
• Design/engineer low voltage pathways, conduit systems, and structured cabling systems
• Work in conjunction with preconstruction sales teams.
• Coordination with material manufacturers and representatives
• Coordination/Management of sub-contractor scopes/bids
• Management control of bid documents

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Skills and Abilities:

• Talented organizational skills
• Self-motivating and creative problem solving techniques
• Ability to present information in oral, written, and graphic form
• Excellent communication, email, and phone skills.
• Proficient in Adobe & Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures a plus
• Proficiency in reading/understanding blueprints/drawings

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience with Structured Cabling and Low Voltage Systems design, engineering and estimating large and small projects.
• Awareness of NEC Code, local code(s), and EIA/TIA/BICSI Standards.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as a part of the team.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of cabling materials and methods / process of installation.
• Read and understand civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and Telecommunications plans and specifications (Division 27000 and 28000) as they relate to the structured cabling work.
• Proficient using computer (Microsoft Office suite).
• Bluebeam experience
• RCDD is preferred.

Metropolitan Electrical Construction Offers:

• Private owned and friendly, professional work environment.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth.
• Paid vacation, flexible & sick time.
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision.
• 401(k)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location