IT Structure Cabling Estimator - Golden Star Technology

Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST) in Cerritos, California is actively seeking an experienced full-time GST IT Structure Cabling Estimator to join our team. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for an industry-leading technology company that will value you? If yes, please continue reading!

This GST IT Structure Cabling Estimator Engineer earns a competitive wage. We provide great benefits and perks, including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, company perks, and community service days. If this sounds like the right career opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT GOLDEN STAR TECHNOLOGY INC. (GST)

Founded in 1985, we have grown by offering the widest breadth of products, custom-tailored solutions, and exceptional customer service across industry-leading and visionary technologies. We are a woman-owned minority business that helps clients stay ahead of the technology curve with a wealth of advanced IT and audiovisual (AV) solutions. Our company is highly versatile, offering a broad array of end-to-end technology solutions and services including managed services, worldwide logistics, systems integration, deployment and supply chain, and audiovisual. We have been awarded to the Top 100 Places to Work list by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2020 and 2021 and awarded to the 2021 Best Workplaces list by Inc. Magazine in 2021.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Sales Account Executive to secure each project and client for each bid opportunity or design/build request.
• Perform site visits to help understand project site and customer vision.
• Develop Bill of Materials and obtain pricing to provide creative cabling solutions to win work in competitive environments.
• Prepare designs that meet the job requirements and the applicable codes and standards.
• Communicate with an account executive, client, architect, project engineer, and other contractors as required.
• Acquire project documents, perform take-offs, review specs, estimate materials and labor needed.
• Price materials with vendors, secure pricing from sub-contractors when needed, and prepare a complete estimate and scope of work using our estimating software.
• Assist in project deployment post-award in cooperation with the operations department.
• Coordinate with operations on project documents needed for the field.
• Work with the client, architect/engineer, and others on pre-construction meetings in support of the project manager if required.
• Coordinate creation of design drawings and product specifications required during the submittal process as well as verify as-builts during the close-out process.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures; and report all accidents, hazards, and equipment problems.
• Other related sales and job tasks, assignments, and responsibilities.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience installing, servicing, and maintaining low voltage cable infrastructure systems such as Category 3, Category 5, Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems.
• Proven ability to install, terminate & test low voltage cables & fiber optical cables to include twisted pair cable, coax, power limited tray cable, stranded & solid conductor low voltage cable, single mode & multi-mode fiber optical cables.
• Carry over 40 pounds of hardware and products
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of telecommunications industry and/or installation including voice, data, and video structured cabling systems.
• BICSI RCDD Certification is strongly preferred but not required.
• Solid working knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, communication standards, and installation. Experience in communications cabling is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, notes, and specifications to provide a response that meets the requirements provided.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills and self-discipline.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.