Estimator (Low Voltage)

NETWORK CONTROLS•Greer, SC

49d

About The Position

The Estimator determines project costs, duration, and estimated revenue, accounting for labor and material costs, equipment rentals, special software and hardware, project location, permitting, and licensing. The role collaborates frequently with the Director of Engineering & Estimating, Sales Team, and Project Management Team to ensure projects meet financial and regulatory guidelines. The Estimator prepares take-offs, quotes, bills of material, and detailed request-for-quotation scopes of work; responds to customer inquiries; and supports projects from quotation through kick-off and execution. The position involves customer and contractor interaction, site visits and pre-bids, coordination with vendors and other estimators, and communication of project details to Project Managers and Field Technicians.

Requirements

Experience in the telecommunications Low Voltage Systems industry or strong estimating experience.
Experience supporting executive-level management.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Strong listening and speaking skills.
Strong organizational skills, including record keeping, time management, and follow-up.
Excellent attention to detail and a sense of urgency, with an emphasis on quality of work.
Experience with public utilities, federal, state, and local governments, and commercial installations.
Ability to analyze and understand blueprints, project drawings and plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of structured cabling, including horizontal and backbone twisted-pair copper voice/data, fiber optics, and low-voltage systems wiring.
Extensive knowledge of wireless access, access controls, and surveillance systems.
Industry and manufacturer training certifications, such as BICSI, CommScope, Leviton, Corning, Ortonics, or Panduit.
Knowledge and skills in Revue and Blue Beam software.

Responsibilities

Perform take-offs and prepare quotes for customers and prospective clients.
Work with customers to understand product and part specifications and answer detailed questions and inquiries.
Use company and industry knowledge and mathematical skills to calculate labor hours, materials, and outside services needed for quotes.
Prepare accurate estimates for quotation requests from company accounts and influence buying decisions.
Attend site visits and pre-bids and meet with vendors as required.
Provide the Estimating & Engineering Coordinator with database information to track projects with the Sales Team.
Develop and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify customer project expectations.
Respond to customer inquiries about quotations.
Interact with customer and contractor personnel.
Work jointly with other estimators on different aspects of bids and quotes.
Work independently and interface directly with executive-level customers.
Provide an accurate bill of material with each RFQ when requested, including material quantities, descriptions, and part numbers.
Review RFQ assumptions and ensure each quote reflects its specific assumptions.
Communicate essential project details to Project Managers and Field Technicians for kick-off meetings and to help resolve issues on existing projects.
Provide detailed RFQ scopes of work so customers understand proposals and Project Managers and Technicians understand installation processes and specifications.
Assist with projects assigned by the Director of Engineering & Estimating.
Handle changes in a controlled and efficient manner.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.