Infrastructure Estimator - Hybrid

The Infrastructure Estimator primarily works closely with the Connext sales team, network engineers, Operations team, executives, and customers to develop and design leading-edge multi-technology solutions for our multi-location (100+) customers. The Estimator also coordinates non-sales resources for SOW preparation, sales calls, and presentations. The Estimator must understand all Connext products and services, including those provided by vendors, to develop a profitable solution.

Additionally, the Estimator may be assigned data analysis or research and development duties as applicable in conjunction with the needs of the Business Intelligence department.

Duties

• Requirements gathering with customers and end users, including traveling for on-site site walks of Customer locations to assess cable environment.
• Developing and writing Proposals, Statements of Work, and RFP responses.
• Estimating and analyzing pricing models for Connext products and services.
• Maintaining relationships and obtaining competitive pricing from vendors.
• Working with the Network Engineering team to develop technical designs for Connext products and services for clients.
• Providing the implementation teams with necessary documentation for the successful completion of the project (pricing model, SOW, high-level design).
• Document management.
• Providing technical expertise on sales calls.
• Maintaining an in-depth level of technical and industry knowledge through ongoing training, seminars, and certifications.
• Traveling, as needed, to industry events, partner and client sites.
• Other projects and duties as required by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or information technology or 7-8 years total experience in the cabling installation, design and service field
• 3-4 years of experience in network cable infrastructure installation and design
• 2+ years of experience in customer-facing activities, actively participating and directing calls with customers
• Experience writing proposals and statements of work
• Experience with pricing estimation or quoting
• Experience with network implementations, including LAN/WAN hardware and cabling
• Experience with copper (Twisted Pair, Coax), fiber (ISP/OSP), AV cabling, Telecom room buildouts
• Experience developing solutions using multiple vendors, products, and/or services
• Experience with site installation for both existing and new construction
• Experience reading blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements
• Past Solutions Engineering experience for small to mid-size business a plus, * Excellent written communication skills
• Expert at Excel and Word
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure implementation and support, including LAN/WAN, cellular, Wi-Fi, and copper & fiber infrastructure.
• Experience with large-scale cable plant installations
• Experience with BlueBeam PDF
• High confidence and verbal communication skills
• Close attention to detail
• RCDD certification a strong plus
• Experience pricing physical security, video surveillance, and access control implementations a strong plus
• Experience with AutoCAD, Ekahau, iBwave, cellular systems, and WAN connectivity a plus

1.81.8 out of 5 stars Duluth, GA 30096 Hybrid work $90,000 - $110,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance