AV Bid Estimator: Costing, Scope & Proposals

Verrex LLC.; Mountainside (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

FSAs

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Job summary

Verrex is seeking an Audiovisual Bid Estimator in Mountainside, NJ to develop accurate and profitable project budgets. The role supports pre-sales and delivery teams by producing labor, equipment, and cost estimates from bid documents and drawings.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in audiovisual estimating with strong Excel skills and knowledge of AV systems. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence project profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in audiovisual integration, estimating, engineering, project management, or related technical field.
• Experience with bid review/submission process and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of commercial AV systems and integration practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, architectural plans, AV system drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Strong understanding of AV labor requirements and installation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review AV bid packages, construction documents, specifications, drawings, and addenda.
• Develop detailed equipment, installation labor, fabrication, QA, programming, commissioning, engineering, and project management estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and risk factors.
• Coordinate pricing requests with manufacturers, distributors, subcontractors, and strategic partners.

Skills

Bid estimation

AV systems

Excel

Estimating software

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Tools

None

Job description

Verrex is seeking an Audiovisual Bid Estimator in Mountainside, NJ to develop accurate and profitable project budgets. The role supports pre-sales and delivery teams by producing labor, equipment, and cost estimates from bid documents and drawings.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in audiovisual estimating with strong Excel skills and knowledge of AV systems. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence project profitability.