What are the responsibilities and job description for the Low Voltage Estimator position at Coranet?
Low Voltage Estimator - Florida
Company Description
Coranet Corp is a leading national provider of Low Voltage Solutions - Structured Cabling Infrastructure, Wireless, Audio-visual, and Physical Security (access control and video surveillance). We partner with leading technology brands to design, install, and maintain comprehensive low-voltage solutions for our clients' real estate assets. We have won accolades as one of the fastest-growing private businesses in Inc. 5000 for four years in a row. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business, we help companies of all sizes leverage low-voltage infrastructure solutions to modernize their operations and make their assets smart, secure, and connected.
Role Description
As the Low-Voltage Systems Estimator, you will have the unique opportunity to work directly with our vendors, business development team, and design teams to produce accurate bid packages for all of our low-voltage systems, including CCTV, access control, Audiovisual, Wireless, BMS, and Structured Cabling systems. This critical role in the low-voltage systems division is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. or Fairfield, NJ and positioned for exponential growth. It is a hybrid role. We will consider other parts of Florida.
This position offers a great opportunity to grow within the organization and work closely with key players - internal and external. It is a fast-paced role requiring attention to detail, a can-do attitude, self-management, and the ability to quickly turn around deliverables to clients and team members. The candidate should be comfortable communicating regularly and quickly with all parties via email, text, phone calls, and in person. He or she should also be comfortable working in Excel and with numbers for budgeting purposes.
Position Responsibilities
- Manage the estimating process from beginning to end, including timelines, deadlines, and estimating packages.
- Communicate with vendors and clients to build relationships, define the project scope, address any deficiencies, and negotiate pricing.
- Research quotes for material and labor from our suppliers and subcontractors.
- Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards.
- Partner with Coranet's construction project management team to properly transfer awarded projects.
- Stay up-to-date with current technology trends in low-voltage systems.
We're Looking For:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in low voltage integration projects, with 2 or more years of technical low voltage estimating experience.
- Knowledge of residential and commercial low voltage technologies (WiFi, CCTV, access controls, and structured cabling systems), including products from industry leaders, with industry and/or manufacturer training and certifications as a plus.
- Knowledge of Lighting Controls and/or Audio Visual is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to interpret construction documents and bid proposals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams) and estimating software.
- Proficiency in completing takeoffs in Bluebeam.
- Ability to maintain excellent relationships and provide a high level of customer service.
- Proven track record of estimating numerous large-scale low voltage / IT projects and leading cross-functional teams, including field workers.
- Strong understanding of current technology trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to understand blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong understanding of how to complete takeoffs.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing customer priorities and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
