Electrical Project Engineering Technologist

Position: Business Analyst 3

Location: Remote

Duration: 9+months (Possibility for extension)

*100% Remote, 25% travel (short term)

Job Description:
Summary:
The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Service Delivery Solutions Architect manages the estimating process for proposals for projects in the Service Delivery Solutions Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage pre-sales installation vendor activities including site surveys, Requests for Quotes, 3rd Party manufacturing
• Estimate installation costs
• Ability to maintain historical data to improve estimates.
• Estimates to include the preliminary and detailed estimates for design/build and to bid/build LED displays.
• Manage the subcontractor/vendor bidding process.
• Provide accurate and competitive cost estimates, techniques and timelines for the installation process.
• Evaluate specifications, including sketches, construction documents, electrical plans, and/or renderings to estimate accurate labor and material costs for installation of our LED/LFD signage and systems for new and existing construction.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Collection of all necessary information to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with customers and project management, subcontractors, engineering and vendors to determine the appropriate methods for installation that will optimize costs, quality, scheduling.
• Coordinate with project management to prepare plans for project, ensure installations are executed according to specifications
• Reduce installation costs and improve functionality, reliability, quality and customer satisfaction by collaborating with engineering and manufacturing.
• Project implementation support (ensuring smooth handoff to Project Manager)
• Perform internal reviews to establish an accurate and competitive bidding process.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Identify ways to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity through process improvements

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
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.

• 5+ years’ experience providing conceptual and detailed estimates for electrical, mechanical and structural elements for LED displays and LFD displays.
• 5+ years’ experience in outdoor electric sign installation and project management
• 5+ years’ experience managing vendor performance for surveying, estimating and installing outdoor signs, LED and LFD displays
• 4 – year degree or technical certificate in Construction Management, Engineering or architecture or equivalent work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Interact with internal and external personnel on significant matters.
• Coordinate the development of a successful bid strategy.
• Proficient with industry standard tools included MS Office, Salesforce, AutoCAD (or similar)
• Travel up to 50% required
• Capability to take initiative and attain solutions while coordinating with internal and external clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills and customer focus
• Self-motivated and goal oriented

Top 3 must-have’s:

1. 5+ years’ experience providing conceptual and detailed estimates for electrical, mechanical and structural elements for Outdoor Signage, with preference to LED displays and LFD displays.
2. 5+ years’ experience in outdoor electric sign installation and project management
3. 5+ years’ experience managing subcontractor performance for surveying, estimating and installing outdoor signs, LED and LFD displays.