Telecom Infrastructure Estimator

Distro, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Buenos Aires

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Develop accurate cost estimates for telecommunications construction projects, focusing on fiber optic and outside plant (OSP) infrastructure deployments.
• Analyze project documentation including construction drawings, fiber network designs, and technical specifications to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labor, fiber optic cables, cabling, infrastructure components, specialized equipment, tools, and subcontractor services.
• Create and submit competitive bid proposals aligned with project scope, timelines, and resource needs to secure new contracts.
• Evaluate project scope and complexity to identify potential cost drivers, risks, and opportunities for cost efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and project management teams to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility of cost estimates.
• Ensure all estimates comply with company standards for accuracy, consistency, and profitability targets.
• Translate complex technical designs into clear, quantifiable cost models that support decision-making across departments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market pricing for fiber optic materials, labor rates, and equipment costs in the telecommunications construction sector.
• Track and document assumptions, variables, and dependencies used in each estimate to support auditability and future reference.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site assessments to validate project conditions and refine estimate accuracy.
• Adapt estimation methodologies based on project type, including FTTH, backbone networks, and utility infrastructure deployments.
• Support post-bid analysis by comparing estimated costs against actual project expenditures to improve future forecasting.
• Maintain organized records of all submitted proposals, revisions, and client feedback for internal review and compliance.
• Work within tight deadlines in a fast-paced, project-driven environment while maintaining precision and attention to detail.
• Communicate estimation rationale clearly to non-technical stakeholders to facilitate alignment and approval processes.
• Identify opportunities to optimize material usage, labor scheduling, and subcontractor selection to enhance project margins.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting telecom infrastructure costs and deployment practices.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in telecommunications infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong understanding of fiber optic networks and OSP environments
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and network designs
• Experience in cost estimation, budgeting, and project analysis
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical professional

🏖️ Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, project-based environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams
• Focus on accuracy, efficiency, and results
• Opportunity to contribute to fiber optic and OSP infrastructure deployments

Skills & Technologies

Fiber

DevOps

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About Distro, Inc.

Distro provides an AI‑powered global hiring platform that automates resume vetting, candidate screening and matching, interview scheduling, contractor payments and payroll/EOR services to help companies recruit and onboard talent across 200+ countries.

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