Estimator I - IT & Security Systems (Hybrid)

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking an Estimator I in Vancouver to maximize profitable contracts by leading estimating and bid administration with Sales, Design, and PMO teams. You will respond to RFPs and engage with clients to identify scope requirements while maintaining expertise across security, IT, and AV systems.

The role involves coordinating with subcontractors, obtaining competitive pricing, and staying current with industry standards in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of design experience in IT and integrated security or AV industries.
• Strong understanding of physical security, IT, or AV industries and related products/trends.
• Familiarity with IP networks, low voltage, power, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost budgets from drawings, specs, and materials.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, logistics, and BOM with Engineering/Sales/PMO.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements from proposals and plans.
• Communicate costs through labor, material, and time analyses.
• Engage subcontractors to augment capabilities and provide full solutions.
• Obtain best prices from manufacturers and distributors.
• Maintain technical knowledge through workshops and publications.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Self-starter

Education

Post-secondary education in electronics/electrical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Mac OS

Project/quoting software

Job description

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking an Estimator I in Vancouver to maximize profitable contracts by leading estimating and bid administration with Sales, Design, and PMO teams. You will respond to RFPs and engage with clients to identify scope requirements while maintaining expertise across security, IT, and AV systems.

The role involves coordinating with subcontractors, obtaining competitive pricing, and staying current with industry standards in a hybrid office setting.