<p>What You'll Do</p> <p>Structured Cabling Estimating & Preconstruction</p> <ul> <li>Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and site conditions to develop accurate low-voltage cabling estimates </li><li>Perform complete takeoffs of horizontal, backbone, and specialty cabling systems including fiber, copper, OSP, and pathways </li><li>Build itemized BOMs and labor estimates using Encore tools and databases </li><li>Coordinate with electrical estimators to integrate raceways, conduit, and power needs </li></ul> <p>System Design Support</p> <ul> <li>Contribute to conceptual layouts and cabling designs in early-stage planning </li><li>Review plans and flag scope gaps, inconsistencies, or RFIs </li><li>Assist in defining rack layouts, IDF/MDF designs, and room coordination with electrical and MEP disciplines </li><li>Work closely with preferred vendors for pricing, availability, and product selection </li></ul> <p>Proposal and Project Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Develop structured cabling scope narratives and milestone schedules for proposals </li><li>Attend site walks and preconstruction meetings to assess field conditions and validate assumptions </li><li>Support project turnover meetings to ensure clear handoff from preconstruction to operations </li></ul> <p>What You Bring</p> <p>Experience & Technical Acumen</p> <ul> <li>2+ years of estimating structured cabling projects (commercial, healthcare, or industrial preferred) </li><li>Deep understanding of TIA/EIA standards, BICSI practices, and telecom room layouts </li><li>Familiarity with cabling pathways, supports, patch panels, terminations, and labeling schemes </li><li>Experience reading construction plans, risers, reflected ceiling plans, and one-line diagrams </li></ul> <p>Tools & Certifications</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in takeoff and estimating tools (Excel, Bluebeam, or specialty software) </li><li>Experience with CAD, Visio, or Revit is a plus </li><li>BICSI certification (Installer, Technician, or RCDD) a plus but not required </li></ul> <p>Soft Skills & Strengths</p> <ul> <li>Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills </li><li>Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines </li><li>Detail-oriented mindset with ability to identify risks or scope gaps early </li><li>Collaborative approach with internal teams, vendors, and clients </li></ul> <p>Why Join Encore Electric</p> <ul> <li>Technology-Centered Mission - Be part of a dedicated low-voltage team shaping the built environment </li><li>Career Growth - Defined path toward advanced system design, engineering, or estimating leadership </li><li>Trusted Partnerships - Work with leading GCs, designers, and end-users across Colorado and beyond </li><li>Meaningful Impact - Your estimates power mission-critical infrastructure </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Job site travel for site walks and field validations </li><li>Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in office and construction environments </li></ul> <p>Benefits of this role:</p> <ul> <li>Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice. </li><li>Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore's in house training program. </li><li>This position is eligible for our annual bonus program and a cell phone reimbursement. </li></ul> <p>Applications will close for this position on: December 31, 2025</p> <p>To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com.</p> <p>Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.</p>