MDU Estimator

Sonic is a company seeking an MDU Estimator to provide site surveys and cost evaluations for full building installations at MDU buildings. The role involves collaborating with Field Service Management and the MDU Sales team to facilitate decision-making on installation projects.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain internal project estimates, maps, documents, graphic displays
• Maintain thorough working knowledge of applicable estimating processes
• Estimating time and materials for MDU Full Building Installs
• Establishing cost analysis
• Designing installation plans – experience with PowerPoint or adobe design
• Continuing to find creative installation methods to further expand Full Building Installs
• Customer/public/municipal interactions and relations/problem solving
• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Serving as a point of contact for MDU Foreman and Sales teams to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• Communicating with Field Service Management and MDU Sales Team to keep the project aligned with their goals
• Apply for and maintain permits
• Working with Plant when construction and Conduit leasing is needed
• Basic understanding of fiber cable types and GPON fiber design
• Ability to read and understand building blueprints

Skills

• Smart, dedicated, and willing to learn; able to receive and implement ongoing feedback and coaching with a positive attitude
• Highly adaptable to an evolving environment
• Maintain highest level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, and ability to work cooperatively within a team
• Detail oriented with exceptional problem-solving and organization skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Travel is expected for this position. A valid California Driver's License for three years and Clean DMV is required
• Create, update, and maintain internal project estimates, maps, documents, graphic displays
• Maintain thorough working knowledge of applicable estimating processes
• Estimating time and materials for MDU Full Building Installs
• Establishing cost analysis
• Designing installation plans – experience with PowerPoint or adobe design
• Continuing to find creative installation methods to further expand Full Building Installs
• Customer/public/municipal interactions and relations/problem solving
• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Serving as a point of contact for MDU Foreman and Sales teams to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• Communicating with Field Service Management and MDU Sales Team to keep the project aligned with their goals
• Apply for and maintain permits
• Working with Plant when construction and Conduit leasing is needed
• Basic understanding of fiber cable types and GPON fiber design
• Ability to read and understand building blueprints
• Responsibility - Acts independently in the field within reason; knows when to consult for assistance; acts with integrity in all business-related decisions; takes responsibility for vehicles, tools
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational
• Knowledgeable in telecom outside plant work or similar/related work is preferred
• Previous project estimating experience
• Previous experience with Microsoft Project strongly preferred

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