Estimator II

Discover a more connected Estimator II career

At VCI Construction, as an Estimator II, you will develop and maintain strong relationships with VCI’s current customers as well as develop new business relationships. Complete and assemble bids for both private and public dry utility construction projects with various values. The Business Development Professional should be experienced in estimating and in developing growth in the telecommunications industry. You should be a self-starter who is as capable of designing our sales strategy as you are with implementing and executing it.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance

What you’ll do as an Estimator II

• Develop resource driven proposals and evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor need to effectively complete telecommunications projects across the Southwestern United States.

• Inspect job-sites with project managers and attend pre-bid meetings and project meetings.

• Prepare accurate proposals and bids to meet required deadlines and customer requirements.

• Review bid documents for all necessary submittal requirements

• Review completed bid with Chief Estimator and Vice President as necessary.

• Assist Project Manager with contractual issues on bid projects.

• Continually network and research potential business opportunities

• Perform labor & material quantity take-offs from drawings

• Assist in applying for appropriate contractual documents: certificates of insurance, bonding, and other legal requirements

• Responsible for gathering essential project information including scope of work, blueprints, and specifications to create accurate proposals.

• Meet with the customer and the sales personnel, as needed, to ensure that they have a clear understanding of the work to be performed.

• Calculate expenses by analyzing labor, equipment, material and time requirements of project or job along with production rates to complete projects by establishing deadlines and timeframes.

• Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements.

• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.

• Maintain a tracker of all projects and their various stages of the bid process.

• Attend all required bid walks, meetings and conference calls related to the bid process.

• Verification of all federal, local, and state licensing and permitting required to complete the project.

• Utilize experience in Small Cell, DAS, and Fiber Splicing to clearly understand project scope of work and specific client project requirements.

• Must work in a team environment that requires regular communication and consulting with other employees, vendors, and clients

• Collaborate frequently to assess project progress, giving special attention to scope creep, potential cost overruns, and that the work being performed complies with that which is defined in scope of work.

• All other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company

• 7+ years’ experience in underground dry utility construction.

• 5+ years in Utility Estimating specific experience

• 2+ yrs. experience in underground & aerial utility construction (with focus in telecommunications)

• Possess basic knowledge of building construction methods and codes.

• Ability to read and interpret CATV fiber design prints.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications and online bidding software and be familiar with digital calendars.

• Consistent ability to meet monthly / quarterly sales objectives.

• Highly developed networking, customer relations, and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to influence desired outcomes

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team

• Knowledge and Experience in Bid2Win (B2W) a plus.

• Valid California Driver’s License.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both written and oral forms (bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus).

• Demonstrates a strong capacity to quickly adapt by learning new skills and unlearning outdated ones.

• All other duties as assigned

Additional qualifications (if applicable)

• Relevant estimating certifications preferred.

• Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make effective decisions.

• Willing to perform work that supports the values, quality, goals and objectives of the company.

• Experience in the development and construction of other telecom/data infrastructures domestically or abroad is a plus.

Salary Range $95,000 to $125,000 / hour (D.O.E.)

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or