Electrical Estimator - Low Voltage
Core
Prepare accurate cost estimates for low-voltage portions of building systems projects, including devices, cabling, panels, networking, and installation labor.
Role type
Estimator (Low Voltage / Building Systems)
Builds
Cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for BAS, EMS, EPMS, lighting controls, teledata, and AV systems
Domain
Construction / Building Engineering / Low Voltage Systems
Required skills
Low-voltage system estimation, quantity takeoffs, labor estimating, vendor pricing coordination, scope definition, construction drawing interpretation, estimating software proficiency (Accubid, Bluebeam, Excel)
Preferred skills
Integrated building project estimation, manufacturer platform familiarity (Siemens, JCI, Schneider, Honeywell, Tridium, Lutron, Wattstopper, Crestron, Extron, CommScope, Panduit), networking protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP), structured cabling standards, field installation experience
Technologies
Accubid, Bluebeam, Excel, BAS controllers, lighting control panels, structured cabling racks, fiber optics
Responsibilities
Review construction drawings and specifications to identify low-voltage system scope; Perform quantity takeoffs for devices, cabling, panels, and network infrastructure; Develop labor estimates for installation, testing, and commissioning; Coordinate vendor and distributor pricing; Confirm scope division between trades; Identify scope gaps and integration risks; Prepare estimating assumptions and clarifications; Assist with value engineering; Participate in bid reviews and turnover meetings; Price change orders and scope revisions; Maintain estimating databases and historical pricing
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC