Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elauwit Connection is a newly public telecom company delivering fiber-based Network as a Service to multifamily and student housing communities. They are seeking a Lead Designer to manage the technical pre-construction process for complex projects, focusing on accurate estimating and vendor collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end estimating for MDU, campus, and high-rise projects, from initial site assessment to fully-vetted, constructible bid packages
- Perform detailed material takeoffs (MTOs) and labor calculations for OSP and low-voltage systems
- Turn bids quickly and accurately; this is a competitive market and speed matters
- Build and maintain vendor relationships to secure competitive, real-world pricing
- Partner with internal project management and sales teams to deliver accurate, turnkey proposals
- Contribute directly to multi-million dollar wins by producing bids that reflect actual site conditions, not assumptions
- Own and continuously improve our estimating workflow by recommending better software, templates, and processes that increase accuracy and win rate
- Leverage AI tools (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) for research, documentation, and data analysis as a natural part of your workflow
- Help train and develop junior team members as we scale
Skills
- 5-10+ years of direct experience in bidding network engineering and low-voltage design, with a proven track record estimating systems in MDU or campus environments
- A vendor network you can actually call; you know who to reach and how to get real quotes fast
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, unsupervised environment with high stakes
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical scopes into clear, compelling proposals
- Proficient in network/OSP/low-voltage design and estimating software (e.g., AutoCAD, OSPInsight, Bluebeam, Fiber Manager, or equivalent)
- You've built your own Excel templates with formulas and lookups; no hand-typed pricing
- Comfortable using AI tools as productivity accelerators
- Naturally curious and systems proficient; you don't need to be taught how everyday tools work (calendar, docs, CRM, ticketing) and when a new system is introduced, you dive in and figure it out
- RCDD or BICSI OSP Designer certification is a plus, but we value deep field experience over credentials
- Network certifications and experience in the field a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Upside tied to company growth
- Remote-friendly with genuine work-life balance
- Clear growth path: as we scale, this role has a natural trajectory toward Director of Engineering or VP of Pre-Construction
Company Overview
Elauwit Connection designs, builds, and operates internet, managed network, and Wi‑Fi services. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://elauwit.com.