<h2>Why E2 Optics?</h2> <p><strong>🔌 Power the Future of Connectivity! 🔌</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Are you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that's leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry-powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow.</p> <p> </p> <p>At E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA - we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you are looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America's largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what's next.</p> <h2>What You'll Do</h2> <ul> <li>Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures</li> <li>Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture</li> <li>Prepare complete cost estimates for projects</li> <li>Understand and monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines</li> <li>Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation</li> <li>Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency</li> <li>Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders</li> <li>Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate</li> <li>Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders</li> <li>Follow-up at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process</li> <li>Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications for medium to large hard bid / lump sum projects to determine overall project requirements</li> <li>Takes ownership of medium to large size estimates or a component of larger estimates and is accountable for that specific work scope</li> <li>Completes final cost estimate, adding all labor, equipment, material data, pricing documentation, overhead, and profit margins, and produces a final bid submission</li> <li>Identifies associated risk factors, including monitoring of published addenda that may alter original project scope</li> <li>Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials</li> <li>Captures and understands trade scopes and communicates gaps / missing information</li> <li>Coordinates and works with sales development and project management team to create site logistics, schedule, and execution plan</li> <li>Reviews current material and construction equipment pricing and ensures that bid validity and price escalation are addressed and meet project's needs</li> <li>Assists or leads in preparing final bid documents for submission to client to meet contract deadline requirements</li> <li>Support estimating efforts of multiple office locations</li> <li>Maintain data in E2 Optics' systems</li> <li>Reads and understand blueprints</li> <li>Other duties as assigned</li> <li>The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics</li> </ul> <h2>What We Are Looking For</h2> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required</li> <li>RCDD is preferred. Experience</li> <li>Minimum of five (5) years' experience estimating large scale new commercial construction projects including mission critical data centers and structure cable projects preferred</li> <li>Structured Cabling/Low Voltage industry experience required</li> <li>Bluebeam experience REQUIRED</li> <li>Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred</li> <li>Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)</li> <li>Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate and develop a written and graphic representation of the company's proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company</li> <li>Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines</li> <li>Impeccable problem-solving skills</li> <li>Demonstrated detail orientation</li> <li>Demonstrated and effective communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Strong ability to work in teams and foster confidence in all</li> <li>Solid proven estimating skills and understanding of conceptual estimating skillset</li> <li>Ability to independently develop accurate, detailed, complete estimates</li> </ul> <h2>What We Offer</h2> <ul> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and career growth</li> <li>BICSI training facilities</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive work environment</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Paid time off and holidays</li> </ul> <h2>Work Environment and Physical Demands</h2> <p>The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role requires sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional physical movement such as stooping or kneeling. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. The employee may also be required to work in tight and confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <h2>Disclaimer</h2> <p>The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.</p>