Estimator – Low Voltage, Security & AV (Training Track)
About The Position
Coranet is hiring an Estimator on a training track to learn to price full commercial Division 27/28 projects, including structured cabling, fiber, security and access control, CCTV, AV, wireless, and DAS. The position is based in Coranet’s Fort Lauderdale office and is on-site every day. Estimators own the quote, and the company emphasizes accuracy and diligence before speed. The estimator works with the sales team, project managers, senior estimators, partners, and vendors. Coranet provides training in its estimating standards, software, and processes. The progression plan begins with learning company standards and completing reviewed takeoffs on live bids in the first month. In months two to three, the estimator starts pricing jobs from beginning to end. In months four to six, the estimator works independently on large commercial jobs. A promotion review to Estimator is planned at 9–12 months. Longer-term paths include Senior Estimator, Systems Engineer, or Project Manager.
Requirements
- 1–2+ years in commercial low-voltage, AV, security, fire alarm, or electrical work in a field, design, coordination, inside-sales, or estimating-support role; alternatively, an engineering or technical background plus experience running a team or business.
- Comfort reading construction drawings.
- Real interest in estimating and building technology as a career.
- Comfort with software and ability to learn new tools quickly.
- A steady, methodical approach, completing every step without placeholders or skipped sheets and staying calm under deadline.
- Daily availability in the Fort Lauderdale office.
Nice To Haves
- Some takeoff experience.
- AV or security/access-control estimating or design experience, even if not covering the full scope.
- BICSI, CTS, or manufacturer certifications such as LenelS2, Genetec, Avigilon, Milestone, Verkada, or Crestron.
- Associate’s degree, trade or technical training, or an engineering degree.
- Experience with Excel, Bluebeam, ChatGPT/Claude, simPRO, or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Learn to own the entire quote, from drawings and specifications through takeoff, pricing, and proposal.
- Perform accurate counts and measurements on every sheet and addendum using Bluebeam Revu, without placeholders.
- Review project specifications and determine system requirements, compatibility, and scope.
- Communicate with partners and vendors to obtain competitive pricing, negotiate quotes, and build relationships.
- Help source new partners and pricing to expand the company’s ability to deliver work.
- Keep pricing current with the latest systems and designs.
- Build estimates in simPRO using company labor units and assemblies.
- Use AI tools to speed up takeoffs, check counts, and identify scope gaps.
- Identify and help prevent risks from missed devices, scope gaps, or off-market pricing.
- Support awarded jobs with cut sheets, product data, submittals, and a clean handoff to project management.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Performance bonus
- In-person training
- Written promotion path with reviews at 6 and 12 months
- Varied projects across hotels, apartments, offices, healthcare, and enterprise environments
- Direct access to leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
