The Low Voltage Senior Estimator leads preconstruction and estimating efforts for low voltage systems. This position develops complete, accurate, and competitive proposals; establishes estimate and bid strategies; manages risk; coordinates vendors and subcontractors; and maintains estimate quality. The Senior Estimator balances delegation with effective self-performance, directs the work of estimators assigned to each pursuit, and collaborates with operations, clients, and leadership to achieve successful outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead development of complete, accurate, and competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, codes, standards, schedules, and related information to define scope, identify risk, and establish the estimating approach.
- Identify document conflicts, omissions, scope gaps, and constructability concerns; coordinate timely clarifications and recommend practical solutions.
- Develop estimate plans, bid schedules, work assignments, and closeout requirements for assigned pursuits.
- Prepare and review quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and estimating software, including ConEst or comparable assembly-based platforms.
- Summarize takeoffs into definable bid units consistent with RFP requirements and company estimating standards.
- Develop and validate labor units, crew assumptions, productivity factors, subcontract values, material pricing, equipment costs, and indirect costs.
- Identify, solicit, and coordinate qualified suppliers, manufacturers, integrators, and subcontractors; level quotations for scope, exclusions, compliance, and risk.
- Prepare conceptual estimates, budgets, unit pricing, alternates, allowances, and detailed change-order estimates with supporting documentation.
- Lead estimate kickoff, progress review, risk review, and bid close meetings.
- Perform quality-control reviews of takeoffs, pricing, labor, quotations, scope narratives, assumptions, exclusions, and proposal documents before submission.
- Develop pricing, scope, procurement, and value-engineering strategies that improve competitiveness and reduce project risk.
- Lead the estimating process for assigned pursuits and clearly communicate scope, schedule, responsibilities, risks, and decision points.
- Balance delegation with effective self-performance while monitoring the quality, accuracy, and productivity of estimators assigned to the pursuit.
- Use independent judgment to evaluate scope of work, define estimating approaches, and develop bid strategies that support complete and competitive proposals.
- Assist the Estimating Services Director in maintaining cost databases, labor-productivity data, assemblies, and estimating benchmarks for low voltage systems.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining estimating standards, templates, tools, and quality-control processes that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
- Monitor changes to applicable codes, standards, technologies, and construction practices; document estimating impacts and communicate required updates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.*
RequirementsData and Communications: structured cabling, telecommunications, information technology, inside plant and outside plant fiber, voice/data, audio visual, distributed antenna systems, paging, sound masking, clocks, and broadcast systems.
Security: access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
Life Safety and Clinical Systems: fire alarm, mass notification, nurse call, life safety systems, and very early smoke detection apparatus (VESDA).
Building Automation and Controls: building automation systems, building management systems, direct digital controls, HVAC controls, SCADA, instrumentation, and facility management systems.
Proven experience leading low voltage estimates valued at more than $2 million.
Experience preparing conceptual estimates, competitive bids, negotiated proposals, alternates, and detailed change orders.
Proficiency with Bluebeam for quantity takeoffs and with ConEst or comparable assembly-based estimating software.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Strong understanding of labor units, crew composition, productivity adjustment factors, and construction means and methods.
Strong understanding of contracting methods, RFP compliance, scope development, proposal strategy, and change-order pricing.
Working knowledge of applicable electrical, communications, life-safety, and accessibility codes, standards, and regulations.
Ability to analyze complex documents, reconcile incomplete or conflicting information, and convert findings into clear estimating assumptions and decisions.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
Strong mathematical ability, including practical application of quantities, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, labor extensions, and cost analysis.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and organization.
Strategic thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and practical problem-solving skills.
BenefitsSalary range for this position is $125,000-$162,000 annually.
Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.
401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit.)
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In addition to significant career growth opportunities, full-time employees enjoy a competitive pay rate, paid holidays and PTO; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.
Learn more about our company, visit our website at: www.ecpowerslife.com. CCB# 49737
