MDU Estimator
Position Title: MDU Estimator - SoCal
Department: Field Service
Reports To: Field Service Management
FLSA Status: Hourly, Full-Time, Benefited
Compensation Details: $27-$33/hour
Position Summary:
The role of the MDU Estimator is to provide site surveys for potential full building installs at MDU buildings, and estimate a cost evaluation of parts, labor and any other expenses that could be associated to the full building installation. They will work closely with Field service Management and MDU Sales team to provide all necessary information related to their estimated project and facilitate decision making on full building install opportunities.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
MDU Estimator is a full-time (40 hours per week non-exempt/hourly position. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday. Overtime is anticipated for this position. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand. Position can be remote.
Travel:Travel is expected for this position. A valid California Driver’s License for three years and Clean DMV is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The MDU Estimator position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- 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
- Knowledgeable in telecom outside plant work or similar/related work is preferred.
- Previous project estimating experience.
- Other responsibilities and duties assigned as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- 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; 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 Previous experience with Microsoft Project strongly preferred.
- 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
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Daily driving is expected.
The MDU Estimator may be exposed to varying climates and elements, determined by Mother Nature.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and stand; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; key/type. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; climb stairs and ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to drive a vehicle.
Equal Opportunity:
Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.