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Bid with Insight.\n\nInterpret with Confidence: Review Division 27 and 28 drawings, bid manuals, and specs to develop a deep understanding of project requirements.\n\nPerform Take-Offs: Use tools like Bluebeam Revu to generate detailed material and labor estimates with precision and efficiency.\n\nOwn the Numbers: Build competitive estimates using labor models, BOMs, and internal KPIs—accounting for real‑world jobsite conditions.\n\nCommunicate Clearly: Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure scope clarity and price accuracy.\n\nDrive Proposal Development: Craft professional, complete, and timely bid packages—reflecting assumptions, exclusions, and value engineering options.\n\nLead Scope Alignment: Respond to RFIs, ASIs, and addenda while ensuring internal alignment between estimating, project management, and engineering.\n\nSupport Client Engagement: Follow up on open proposals and maintain strong relationships with GCs, architects, electrical contractors, and owner reps.\n\nPrepare for Success: Participate in pre‑construction and project kickoff meetings to ensure smooth handoff and accurate expectations.\n\nContribute to Continuous Improvement: Track pricing trends, maintain vendor relationships, and offer feedback on project win/loss insights.\n\nNavigate Tools with Ease: Work fluently within estimating platforms (Accubid, Esticom, NetSuite), Excel models, and CAD tools for accurate takeoffs and BOM validation.\n\nSystems You’ll Support\n\nStructured Cabling: Cat6, Cat6A, OM3/OM4 fiber, single-mode, IDF/MDF buildouts\n\nAudio Visual: Digital signage, paging, conference rooms, DSP systems\n\nSecurity Systems: IP CCTV, access control, electrified hardware\n\nSound Masking: Integrated and standalone deployments\n\nPublic Safety DAS/BDA: Repeater and emergency responder systems\n\nWhat You Bring\n\n5–10 years of low voltage estimating, field design, or equivalent experience\n\nStrong knowledge of structured cabling, AV, security, and telecom systems\n\nExperience interpreting construction plans, bid sets, and subcontractor requirements\n\nConfidence using estimating software, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, and project tools\n\nFamiliarity with AutoCAD and Revit for device placement and pathway coordination\n\nA proactive mindset with excellent communication and time management skills\n\nHigh school diploma required; degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred\n\nWhat’s in It for You?\n\nCareer Growth: Be part of a forward‑thinking team where your expertise drives impact.\n\nCollaboration: Work alongside experienced PMs, engineers, and field teams to shape project success.\n\nChallenge & Variety: Every estimate is a new opportunity to problem‑solve and win.\n\nFlexibility: Primarily office‑based with occasional site visits or vendor meetings.\n\nCompensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, performance incentives, and full benefits package.\n\nWork Environment\nStandard office conditions with occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs) and field walk‑throughs. Some after‑hours work may be required during bid crunch periods or client deadlines.\n\nReady to Help Build What’s Next?\nIf you’re energized by combining technical expertise with strategic thinking—and want to be part of a team that wins together we’d love to hear from you. 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