Low Voltage Estimator – Security, AV & Cabling (Experienced)

Coranet•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coranet is hiring an experienced Low Voltage Estimator to manage complete commercial low-voltage bid packages across Division 27/28, from drawing review and takeoff through pricing, proposal preparation, and post-award turnover. The estimator works in person with the sales team, operations, and senior estimators, and is accountable for accurate, diligent estimates that support sales and operations. The role covers structured cabling, fiber, pathway and support, racks, CCTV, access control, intrusion, wireless, AV, BDA/DAS, and related systems. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, specifications, addenda, schedules, and bid requirements; preparing takeoffs in Bluebeam Revu; identifying gaps and risks; obtaining and negotiating partner and vendor pricing; keeping pricing current; and building labor, material, and assembly estimates in simPRO. The estimator prepares proposals with clear inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, alternates, and value engineering, then supports post-award submittals and project-manager turnover. The role also supports bid reviews and customer pitches, tracks the bid pipeline, and helps train associate estimators. The position is full-time and on-site in Coranet’s Fort Lauderdale office. The first 90 days include learning the company’s assemblies, labor units, and proposal standards; progressing to owning mid-size bids; and, by day 90, carrying full ground-up construction packages with light review and running submittals.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience estimating commercial low-voltage, security, fire alarm, AV, or electrical work, including takeoffs, labor and material pricing, and proposals.
Strong Bluebeam Revu or similar takeoff software skills.
Ability to read and reconcile plans, specifications, schedules, risers, and addenda.
Sound judgment in determining what is included or missing and when assumptions need review.
Steady, methodical approach; ability to finish each step without placeholders and manage several bids on deadline.
Interest in new tools, including AI, and willingness to learn scopes not previously estimated.
Daily availability to work in the Fort Lauderdale office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with simPRO or another estimating platform such as Accubid, McCormick, ConEst, or D-Tools.
Familiarity with access control and VMS platforms, including LenelS2, Genetec, Software House, AMAG, HID, Avigilon, Milestone, Verkada, or Brivo.
Experience with device placement, system architecture, and riser and schematic coordination.
Exposure to AV, BMS, lighting control, or DAS.
BICSI, RCDD, CTS, or manufacturer certifications.

Responsibilities

Own complete commercial low-voltage bid packages, including plans, specifications, addenda, schedules, and bid requirements, from takeoff through final pricing and proposal.
Perform accurate counts, measurements, and part-number takeoffs in Bluebeam Revu across sheets and revisions.
Review specifications and systems to assess suitability, design needs, and coordination across systems and trades.
Identify scope gaps, missing or contradictory information, and risks; prepare RFIs and clarifications and document assumptions.
Obtain competitive pricing from partners, distributors, and manufacturers; negotiate quotes and build lasting relationships.
Assess geographic coverage and source partners and pricing as needed to expand coverage.
Maintain current pricing for systems and designs.
Prepare labor, material, and assembly estimates in simPRO.
Estimate full Division 27/28 scopes, including structured cabling, fiber, pathway and support, racks, CCTV, access control, intrusion, wireless, AV, BDA/DAS, and related systems.
Prepare proposals with clear inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, alternates, and value engineering.
Prepare cut sheets, product data, and submittals after award, and provide project managers with a clean turnover covering scope, assumptions, labor plans, and procurement notes.
Track the bid pipeline, follow up on outstanding bids, and flag risks.
Provide technical support in bid reviews and customer pitches.
Help train associate estimators.