Low Voltage Estimator Engineer

AIS business solution; Vadodara; On-site; INR 6,692,000 - 10,516,000; Full time

Job summary

D80 Systems in Houston, TX seeks a skilled Low Voltage Estimator to support Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, BDA/ERRCS, Structured Cabling, AV, and related low-voltage projects. The estimator will review plans, perform takeoffs, build BOMs, and develop budgets and proposals for successful execution.

Collaborating with Project Management and Operations, you will ensure accurate scoping, pricing, and bid readiness, maintaining databases and pricing while supporting value engineering and change

Qualifications

• Reading construction drawings and specifications.
• Understanding NFPA/ NEC/ IFC/ IBC and AHJ requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and addenda.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Identify system requirements based on project documents and AHJ codes.
• Estimate material, labor, permitting, programming, testing, and commissioning costs.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Support value engineering and alternate solutions.
• Assist with change order pricing and project turnover to Operations.
• Maintain estimating databases, labor units, and pricing.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Time management

Understanding low-voltage systems

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

KoJo

Job description

Position Summary

D80 is seeking a Low Voltage Estimator to support Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, BDA/ERRCS, Structured Cabling, AV, and related low-voltage projects. The Estimator will review plans and specifications, perform takeoffs, build BOMs, identify applicable code and AHJ requirements, and develop accurate budgets and proposals. This position works closely with Project Management and Operations to ensure projects are properly scoped, priced, and prepared for successful execution.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Identify system requirements based on project documents and local AHJ code requirements.
• Estimate material, labor, permitting, programming, testing, and commissioning costs.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Support value engineering and alternate solutions.
• Assist with change order pricing and project turnover to Operations.
• Maintain estimating databases, labor units, and material pricing.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, BDA/ERRCS, Structured Cabling, and related low-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, IFC, IBC, and local AHJ requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.

Software Experience

Experience with the following is preferred but not required. Training will be provided for the right candidate:

• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Teams
• Procore
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• KoJo

Preferred Experience

• Low-voltage estimating
• Construction estimating
• Fire Alarm
• Access Control
• CCTV
• BDA/ERRCS
• Structured Cabling
• AV Systems

800 Town and Country Blvd Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77064 | www.D80Systems.com | [e-mail]