Capture Manager, LV/Estimator
Job Summary
The LV Capture Manager / Estimator (Strong in LV Cabling & LV Infrastructure) supports CPG in determining the growth and implementation of all White Space Fit Out aspects of the company. This to include but not limited to the following: Assist in the development of the low voltage cost estimates and cost budgets for new projects across a portfolio of fast-paced construction projects as it pertains to the LV portions of the projects. You will be involved in the solutioning, pricing and proposal phases along with the actual implementation of the self-performed cabling aspect of our growth strategy. Knowledge in the understanding to the other aspects of WSFO is also required. Primarily, Basket Tray, ladder rack and fiber runner applications. Knowledge in how containment, caging, floor tile cuts, Power feeders/Power whips and BCMS/EPMS integrate into the entire build process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and understand RFP/RFQ documents from customers and supports request for information (RFI) process as it pertains to the low voltage and related WSFO items of the projects.
- Identify project risks and/or challenges as part of solutioning process.
- Affiliate in generation of rough order of magnitude and/or formal estimates for potential projects pertaining to LV efforts or LV portions of larger efforts.
- Affiliate in proposal development of the deliverable.
- Maintain a well organize database of bid documents for reference upon award of contract to manage the kickoff process with the PreCon Manager.
- Identify additional revenue opportunities for CPG, as applicable.
- Cookordinate with personnel from sales, engineering, preconstruction, execution, and finance teams.
- Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers pertaining to the task at hand.
- Review and assess cost estimates.
- Identify labor, material, costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents.
- Comfortable making site visits and documenting the data for distribution to the CPG team.
- 50% travel for local candidates within the NOVA area. 5% outside NOVA.
- Create shop drawings and other related documentation for potential change orders during project execution.
- Affiliate with estimation and procurement teams to ensure correct material orders and project pricing.
- Affiliate site walks to assist the estimation team in properly pricing material and labor for new opportunities.
Qualifications
- Education/Experience: 5-10 years of LV installation/Estimation and on-site project management preferred. 2+ years of experience in construction estimating, with specific knowledge of mission critical systems. 2+ years of data center experience relating to batteries, UPS replacements and general maintenance required in a mission critical environment is preferred. Electrical estimating is a plus.
- Computer Skills: Windows power user skill set, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and estimating software such as Accubid, RS Means, On Screen Take Off, Bluebeam, AutoCAD. Fluke/Viavi and other assorted Fiber testing equipment, Fluke LinkWare, Viavi J-Reporter and/or other Testing platform software’s. Fujikura, Sumitomo and/or similar splicing tools and software’s. Procore Software for vendor management.
- Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15-50 pounds at a time. May be required to walk around facility. Can safely work from a 12’ ladder, as well as safely operate and work from a lift to greater heights. Need to be able to visually identify colors for copper and fiber link identification.
Pay Range
$130,798 - $196,253 per year