What are the responsibilities and job description for the Low Voltage Estimator position at Prime Partners?
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $111,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Ability to Commute:
- Fullerton, CA 92833 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fullerton, CA 92833: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $111,000