Electrical Estimator - Low Voltage

Upchurch • Oxford, MS

3d

About The Position

The Low-Voltage Electrical Estimator prepares accurate, competitive cost estimates for low-voltage portions of building systems projects. The work covers devices, cabling, panels, networking, installation labor, and related services for BAS, EMS, EPMS, lighting controls, teledata, and audiovisual systems. The estimator collaborates with sales, preconstruction teams, project management, and vendors to define scope boundaries and ensure pricing accuracy. The position does not have responsibility for system design.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4–7 years of experience estimating low-voltage systems or supporting BAS, controls, or ICT projects.
• Solid understanding of low-voltage installation practices and system components.
• Working knowledge of BAS controls hardware, lighting controls, teledata, and AV fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, controls, and low-voltage drawings.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as Accubid, Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Familiarity with low-voltage labor productivity and construction sequencing.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or construction-related education.
• Experience estimating integrated building or multi-system low-voltage projects.
• Familiarity with common manufacturers and platforms such as Siemens, JCI, Schneider, Honeywell, Tridium, Lutron, Wattstopper, Crestron, Extron, CommScope, and Panduit.
• Understanding of BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP networking, and structured cabling standards.
• Field installation, commissioning, or project coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and addenda to identify low-voltage system scope.
• Prepare detailed estimates for low-voltage components of BAS, EMS, EPMS, lighting controls, teledata, and audiovisual systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for low-voltage devices, cabling, panels, racks, and network infrastructure.
• Develop labor estimates for installation, rough-in, trim-out, terminations, testing, labeling, checkout, and commissioning support.
• Coordinate vendor and distributor pricing for low-voltage equipment and materials.
• Confirm scope division between low-voltage, electrical, mechanical, IT, and specialty trades.
• Identify scope gaps, coordination risks, and system integration impacts relevant to low-voltage work.
• Prepare estimating assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, alternates, and clarifications.
• Assist with value engineering related to device counts, cabling methods, and system architecture.
• Participate in bid reviews and turnover meetings with project management.
• Price change orders and scope revisions affecting low-voltage systems.
• Maintain estimating databases, labor units, and historical pricing for low-voltage work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED