Audio Visual Bid Estimator - Dallas TX Job at Ford Audio-Video Systems in Dallas

The Bid Estimator (BE) is responsible for reviewing specifications and plans, preparing an accurate bill of materials, and preparing a materials cost estimate as a part of the Bid Center. The Bid Center works on some of Ford’s most high-profile projects. The BE is solely responsible for the integrity of the bill of materials, materials cost estimate, and preliminary labor cost including in-shop, field installation, field engineering, and travel cost estimates. This position works under the direction of the Bid Estimation Manager, organizing the take-off and resulting estimates in a manner responsive to the bid forms and related documents.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience and/or knowledge of construction and/or cost estimation
• High technical aptitude and keen analytical abilities
• Experience with audio, video and lighting systems
• Excellent computer skills- typing/10-key, Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

To Apply: Apply online at www.fordav.com/careers.

Salary & Benefits: Ford AV offers a competitive salary and benefits including: medical insurance, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401K (w/ matching fund), profit-sharing, and opportunities for advancement.

Drug Testing: Ford is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore all employees are subject to drug testing. Moreover, pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and/or post-accident drug testing may be conducted in accordance with company policy and all applicable laws in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants for this position tentatively selected for employment at Ford are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

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