Low Voltage Estimator

As a Sales Estimator, the role focuses on securing profitable contracts through estimating and bid administration. This position collaborates with Sales, Design, and Project Management teams to ensure high-quality service.

Key responsibilities include responding to RFPs, meeting with clients, supporting project installations, and planning closeouts while maintaining a professional, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost budgets based on drawings, specifications, and other relevant materials
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and PMO to develop cost estimates for labor and logistics and detailed BOM
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Compute and communicate costs through analysis of labor, material, and time requirements
• Obtain best product prices from manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors
• Prepare estimates using company estimation software.
• Provide detailed scopes of work for each estimated task.
• Prepare Electronic Takeoffs for every estimate where cable footages are calculated.
• Work with the CAD and Design Department to create a design package for each estimate as required.
• Assure the accuracy of bid packages and drawings prior to delivering to client.
• Perform Kick-Off meetings with Operations to ensure all necessary scope of work information has been passed on to the Project Manager/Supervisor.
• Coordinate with other estimators on multi-discipline quotes to ensure that each trades Scope of Work does not overlap and that there are no scope-gaps.

Desired Experience

• Previous and progressive experience as an Estimator in the low voltage industry with demonstrated success completing complicated estimates/designs involving access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, IP networks, intercom, duress, and/or structured cabling.
• Experience estimating projects worth between $250K-$500K or larger
• Experience working with some or all the following systems is preferred:
• Access Control - LenelS2, Verkada, Avigilon
• CCTV Bosch, Avigilon, Axis
• Intrusion Bosch, DCS, DMP, Radionics
• Voice/Data - Commscope, Panduit, BerkTek, General, Belden,
• Fiber Optics - Corning, eABF - Duraline, Commscope, Berktek, Sumitomo
• Experience in a technical sales role or system design would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and project / quoting software
• Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or equivalent would be considered an asset
• Excellent organization and attention to detail

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years of Commercial and/or Public Works experience estimating low voltage systems projects of increasing complexity required.
• Excellent attention to detail and well organized.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to manage personal work schedule and accurate allocate time worked on projects.
• Assure each quote submitted meets the margin requirements by department and geographical market.
• Review all estimates to ensure all quoting requirements are met, and that Unlimited Telecom is maximizing gross profit, with consideration to customer needs.
• Maintain and stay current with Voice/Data/Fiber/OSP Cabling Systems knowledge.
• Communicate with Senior Management regarding any department related issues, concerns, objectives.