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Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in preparing accurate cost estimates for low-voltage systems, including BAS, EMS, and audiovisual systems, while effectively coordinating with vendors and managing project scope. Proficient in utilizing estimating tools and interpreting technical drawings to ensure precise project execution.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost Estimation for Low-Voltage SystemsBAS Controls Hardware KnowledgeEstimating Tools Proficiency (Accubid, Bluebeam, Excel)Construction Drawing InterpretationLow-Voltage Installation Practices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for low-voltage portions of building systems projects
- Review construction drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and addenda to identify low-voltage system scope
- Estimate BAS, EMS, EPMS, lighting controls, teledata, and audiovisual systems
- Perform quantity takeoffs for 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 equipment and materials
- Confirm scope division among low-voltage, electrical, mechanical, IT, and specialty trades
- Identify scope gaps, coordination risks, and system integration impacts
- 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
- Maintain estimating databases, labor units, and historical pricing
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or construction-related education preferred
- 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
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost EstimationQuantity TakeoffsLabor EstimatesValue EngineeringSystem Integration AnalysisLow-Voltage System ComponentsConstruction SequencingScope Gap IdentificationChange Order PricingEstimating Assumptions Preparation
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
AccubidBluebeamExcel
Industry Keywords
Low-Voltage SystemsBASLighting ControlsTeledataAudiovisual SystemsConstruction DrawingsElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsIT SystemsCommissioning Support