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Adesta, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Telecom Estimator. The Telecom Estimator will support the achievement of sales goals through direct pre-sales support, providing high-quality, innovative, cost-effective technical solutions for fiber optic construction that meet or exceed our customer’s needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to telecommunication construction project solutions
• Generation of technical scopes of work and detailed design narratives for technical solutions and associated cost estimates
• Manage estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, management, and customer teams
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions
• Research emerging technologies in support of telecommunications integration solutions
• Interface with subcontractors, product and distribution partners to obtain construction labor, systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating process
• Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions, meetings, and site walks with customers and/or product partners
• Develop an understanding of construction divisions as they relate to telecommunications network for Requests for Proposal (RFP) responses
• Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more of the following industry technology certifications:
• Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
• Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
• Certified Professional Estimator
• Other specific product certification in telecommunications
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with telecommunications solutions
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pre-sales support/engineering
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint) and computer operations
• Ability to work independently, and perform tasks of moderate to high complexity, which require knowledge of technical and business environments
• Utilization of a PDF editing and creation tool such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaborations
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• Excellent follow-up and leadership skills
• Strong analytical decision-making capabilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and influence others
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 30%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, IP configuration
• Proficiency in spreadsheets such as Excel to develop complex quotes and experience with online quoting tools such as WeEstimate
• College degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field of study

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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