On-Site Estimator - Als

Job title: On-site Estimator
This position is responsible for providing accurate full-service estimating and planning services to our customers. This position includes working with State DOTs, municipalities, private contractors and work initiated by internal stakeholders.
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American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) provides street lighting and traffic signalization construction, maintenance and emergency response services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Our major customers include state departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial retail land developments and commercial road contractors.
Job Type:

• Full-Time +, Exempt

Pay:

• $50,000 - $65,000 Annually - Based on experience

Schedule:

• Mon. - Thurs. 10 hrs. daily - Remote on Fridays as needed.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Retirement plan
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long-term disability
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Apply design and construction knowledge in the preparation of construction estimates for installation, replacement, and upgrading of traffic signals, street lighting, roadway signage and sign structures, guardrail, and other DOT-related items.
• Analyze construction challenges, using customer-provided and stand-alone tools, and offer effective and efficient resolutions promptly while working on multiple projects.
• Communicate well with all internal team members, government representatives, and private customers.
• Interface with customers and perform pre-bid site visits needed to gather critical information/data.
• Use construction estimating software, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software including AutoCAD, GIS-based drafting tools, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Focus on ensuring that we provide thorough and accurate bids.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional extra hours to support clients and deadlines, including weekends.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction spec. requirements.

Education & Experience:

• 3 years of construction/electrical or related estimating experience.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid Driver's License is required.

Travel Requirement:

• Weekly travel within the state. Company vehicle provided. Some overnight stays may be required.
• Some out-of-state travel is required during the training process.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, crawling, climbing on/off the truck, climbing poles, gripping, climbing ladders, balancing.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): standing, sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range

About Us:
American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) specializes in roadway lighting and traffic signalization. We serve departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial land developers, and commercial road contractors. Headquartered in Florida, ALS operates in 14 states along the East Coast, Midwest, and Texas.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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