Hyperscale and Data Center Estimating Manager

E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.

The Hyperscale / Data Center Estimating Manager will lead a team of on-site and remote Structured Cabling Estimators responsible for E2 Optics Data Center line of business. The Hyperscale / Data Center Estimating team is responsible for developing cost estimates including (Components & BOM’s, Labor, Project Allocations, Tooling and Safety) for the installation of structured cabling projects. Estimators will create and write proposals to deliver a profitable job which meets or exceeds customer requirements. The Hyperscale / Data Center Estimation Team will focus on projects related to Data Centers, consisting of (Hyperscale deployments, Core & Shell, Tenant Fit outs, White space Fit outs, Campus OSP/ISP). The team will also coordinate pre-construction activities, such as sales to project management and deployment transitions.

• Safety is our number one Core Value. Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite policies.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.
• Leads estimating staff in responding to bid specifications, writing scope of work, developing cost estimates, predicting the duration of the project, including contingencies.
• Estimates the amount and type of material required to deliver the bid specification.
• Provides complete project engineering and estimating labor.
• Assists the sales organization by attending pre-bid meeting for use in the development of accurate cost estimates.
• Ensures timely completion of and meets bid schedules and deadlines.
• Acts as liaison between sales, project management and operations to effectively transition projects and streamline communications.
• Recommends vendors and materials to obtain best solution, most competitive price, and proper lead-times.
• Reads and understand blueprints.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Obtain knowledge on other technologies, as directed by customer demand.
• Contribute to product selection research, configuration standards, and best practices
• Help educate our sales teams on our products and services.
• Provide coaching, development and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging and guiding them to remain current with emerging technologies.
• Travel: The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 and/or the customer(s)

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• RCDD is preferred
• Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards

• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience estimating large scale (1M+) Data Center ISP/OSP construction
• Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience managing team of estimators or equivalent Low-Voltage engineering functions.
• Proven Leadership aptitude, with the ability to manage, train, mentor and develop team growth.
• Defining SOP’s to help ensure smooth communication and collaboration with Sales and Operations.
• Estimating Structured cabling projects for Hyperscale clients, Co-Location Partners and all Data Center related opportunities
• Auto CAD / Bluebeam experience

• Advanced knowledge of Division-27, ISP and OPS standards.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.), MS Project and Auto CAD.
• 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.
• Ability to understand and effectively quote every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross- and interconnections, and testing.
• Proficient with reading and understanding blueprints of building floor plans and construction designs.
• Knowledge of data infrastructure industry including technology, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of the PMBOK Guides and Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
• Effective performance management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
• Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
• Impeccable problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated detail orientation.
• Demonstrated and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work in teams and foster confidence in all.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Competitive pay

- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

- BICSI Training Facilities

- A supportive and inclusive work environment.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Paid time off and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

DISCLAIMER: 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. 

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