Wireline Estimator at ADB Companies Inc

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.

POSITION TITLE: Estimator, Wireline
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:
ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our Communities.

ADB is seeking an Estimator who has extensive knowledge of underground utility estimating practices. This role will provide Estimating support to various OSP project divisions Nationwide. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, has proven OSP field construction experience, is a master relationship builder, with an ALL IN attitude to achieve results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Can read and understand construction drawings, engineering designs, and blueprints to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for various OSP utility construction projects
• Prepares estimates for use in subcontractor and vendor selection processes
• Participates in bid strategy meetings, presents findings upon request
• Collects historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects
• Collaborates with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders companywide to discuss, formulate, and update estimates
• Utilizes excel to prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Has full understanding of underground construction operations including equipment used, labor skills, safe digging operations, OSHA requirements, etc.
• Adhere to and uphold ADB’s safety culture on site, led by example and develop the expected safety culture on each project Communicates regularly with support staff on outcomes of future project requirements that would impact payroll, HR, Fleet, etc.
• Ability to support a fast paced, demanding work schedule; schedule could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, etc.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by leadership

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Travel Ability Nationwide
• A strong belief in ZERO- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• A high level of customer centricity
• Strong work ethic with an ALL IN attitude
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional Critical Thinking skills
• Detail Oriented- a high level of attention to detail is required
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, like sitting, squatting, standing, walking and driving.
• Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and/or rainy spring, summer and fall weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated.
• Must wear common protective safety equipment, such as safety glasses, hard hat, steel toed boots, safety vests, etc.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 2+ years’ experience in estimating OSP utility construction projects within the telecommunications industry required
• Prior OSP field experience preferred
• Valid Driver License required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.