AV Estimator lI

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Canada; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America seeks an AV Estimator to prepare accurate cost budgets for commercial AV, security, and structured cabling projects. You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and PMO to develop detailed estimates, including labor, materials, logistics, and BOMs, while interpreting drawings and specifications to determine requirements.

Preferred candidates have 5+ years in AV/structured cabling estimating, with proficiency in Crestron, Extron, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive estimating experience in structured cabling with emphasis on audiovisual systems.
• Proven experience estimating commercial AV projects including conferencing, audio DSP, digital signage, control, and room integration systems.
• Working knowledge of AV systems (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure, Sennheiser, Atlona, BrightSign, Samsung, LG).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost budgets for commercial AV, security, and structured cabling systems based on drawings, specs, and project documents.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and PMO to develop detailed estimates including labor, materials, logistics, and BOMs.
• Interpret proposals, blueprints, AV designs, risers, and specs to identify labor and material requirements.
• Analyze scope documents and project plans to produce clear cost estimates for integrated LV systems.
• Engage manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and ensure complete solutions.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering while maintaining design intent and system performance.
• Maintain knowledge of technology trends and best practices through training and vendor engagement.
• Coordinate bid and proposal development with internal stakeholders for timely submissions.

Skills

Cost estimation

Collaboration

MS Excel

D-Tools

Bluebeam

AV systems knowledge

Education

Electronics/Telecommunications/AV integration degree

Tools

D-Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

The Audiovisual (AV) Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive proposals in response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests forQuotation (RFQs), and other bid opportunities. This role serves as a key contributor to the pre-sales process by analyzing customer requirements,developing system solutions, preparing detailed cost estimates, and supporting proposal submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost budgets for commercial AV, security,and structured cabling systems based on drawings, specifications, andrelevant project documentation
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and PMO teams to develop detailedestimates including labor, materials, logistics, and bill of materials (BOMs)
• Interpret proposals, blueprints, AV system designs, risers, andspecifications to identify labor and material requirements
• Analyze scope documents and project plans to produce clear, concise costestimates for integrated low voltage systems
• Engage manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors to obtain competitivepricing and ensure complete solutions
• Identify opportunities for value engineering while maintaining design intentand system performance
• Maintain current knowledge of technology trends, products, and industry bestpractices through ongoing training and vendor engagement
• Coordinate bid and proposal development with internal stakeholders to ensuretimely and accurate submissions
• Site visits as required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive estimating experience in structured cablingindustry with a strong emphasis on audiovisual systems
• Proven experience estimating commercial AV projects, including conferencing,audio DSP, digital signage, control, and room integration systems
• Working knowledge of AV systems (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure,Sennheiser, Atlona, BrightSign, Samsung, LG)
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office(Excel in particular), Bluebeam, and estimating/project software such asD-Tools, or similar
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, AV and security systemschematics, and specifications
• Clear communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Must be a self-starter and able to work under minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with some or all the following systems:
  • Security – Genetec, Avigilon, LenelS2, Kantech, Bosch, DMP, AMAG
  • Cabling – Belden, CommScope, Panduit, Corning
• CTS or CTS-D certification (or working toward CTS) preferred
• Familiarity with AV-over-IP and hybrid UC platforms such as Microsoft TeamsRooms and Zoom Rooms
• Experience in a technical sales or system design role considered an asset
• Post-secondary education in electronics, telecommunications, AV integration,or a related technical field

Salary Range $72,540 - $97,998.68 (DOE)

Vacancy Status: This posting is for a current and existing vacancy

Physical Demands

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak andwrite clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light officeobjects, and operating office equipment
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may berequired to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levelsare considered low to moderate
• Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or withoutPaladin colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites rangefrom general office environments to new construction.
• Driving to customer sites is required
• Limited overnight travel may be required

Company Info

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building TechnologiesNorth America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire,and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to createsmart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a moresustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted incommunities across North America, we bring together integrated security, firedetection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by peoplewho genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digitalinnovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every buildingfeel like it’s working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integratoroperations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of thistransition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks,creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible,future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain serviceportfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a strongerBosch identity.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteranstatus. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or anyother characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part ofthe application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speakwith Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.