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Enjoy comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and exclusive perks. Adesta, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Telecom Estimator. The Telecom Estimator will support the achievement of sales goals through direct pre-sales support, providing high-quality, innovative, cost-effective technical solutions for fiber optic construction that meet or exceed our customer’s needs. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to telecommunication construction project solutions + Generation of technical scopes of work and detailed design narratives for technical solutions and associated cost estimates + Manage estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, management, and customer teams + Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions + Research emerging technologies in support of telecommunications integration solutions + Interface with subcontractors, product and distribution partners to obtain construction labor, systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating process + Support the sales team by participating in technical discussions, meetings, and site walks with customers and/or product partners + Develop an understanding of construction divisions as they relate to telecommunications network for Requests for Proposal (RFP) responses + Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards **QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):** + High school diploma or equivalent + One or more of the following industry technology certifications: + Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) + Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) + Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) + Certified Professional Estimator + Other specific product certification in telecommunications + Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with telecommunications solutions + Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pre-sales support/engineering + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint) and computer operations + Ability to work independently, and perform tasks of moderate to high complexity, which require knowledge of technical and business environments + Utilization of a PDF editing and creation tool such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaborations + Superb oral and written communication skills + Excellent follow-up and leadership skills + Strong analytical decision-making capabilities + Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and influence others + Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines + Ability to travel up to 30% **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):** + Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, IP configuration + Proficiency in spreadsheets such as Excel to develop complex quotes and experience with online quoting tools such as WeEstimate + College degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field of study **BENEFITS:** + Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance + Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements + Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days + Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law. **Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices . **Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices . **Job ID:** 2024-1298642 **Location:** United States-Illinois-Glendale Heights **Job Category:** Adesta