What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structured Cabling Estimator position at Mission Critical Solutions?
MCS is hiring for a Structured Cabling Estimator in Tampa, FL. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.
This is an In-House position. Remote or Hybrid is not available for this opportunity.
The Structured Cabling Estimator must demonstrate a strong understanding of structured cabling systems, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Typical duties include:
- Reviewing bid documents, prints, and specifications to understand project requirements.
- Selecting the appropriate materials based on prints and specifications.
- Writing comprehensive scopes of work for estimates.
- Utilizing estimating software, preferably Procore, to prepare accurate cost estimates.
- Preparing bills of materials (BOMs) and requesting quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
- Analyzing quotes received and making budget decisions.
- Managing deadlines and capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously, if required.
- Providing Value Engineering (VE) solutions to increase project profitability.
Required:
Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
Certification Requirements: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a structured cabling estimator (experience with layout/design, sales, or field engineering a PLUS!)
- Proficiency in estimating software, preferably Procore.
- Field experience in construction is a plus.
- Strong understanding of bid documents, prints, and specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and specifications.
- Strong material selection skills based on project requirements.
- Excellent ability to make basic electrical calculations.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage deadlines and work on multiple projects.
- Proven experience in providing value engineering solutions.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with Avigilon, Genentech, Crestron products is HIGHLY DESIRABLE!!!
Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) is a leading-edge technology solutions provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida. MCS provides a broad range of Technology products and services organized in six core lines of business –Telecommunications, Structured Cabling, Audio-Visual, Security and Life Safety Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, and Unified Communications.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
