Estimator

Equiliem; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Options

Job summary

Equiliem seeks an experienced Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for complex low-voltage and communications projects. You will review bid documents, perform material take-offs, prepare labor estimates, and coordinate with vendors to produce clear scopes of work.

You will work with internal stakeholders to align estimates with schedules and quality standards. The role requires hands-on field experience, strong math and analytical skills, and proficiency with Procore, Esticom,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical, trade, corporate, or military training preferred.
• Five+ years of technical estimating experience, including field experience.
• Experience estimating or managing large-scale projects over $2 million.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of low-voltage systems (structured cabling, DAS, Wi‑Fi, AV, security).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Experience with estimating software (Procore, Esticom) and drawing tools (Bluebeam, Visio).

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate estimates.
• Conduct on-site walks and client meetings as required.
• Perform detailed take-offs to define BOMs and project scope.
• Develop and manage RFIs to support estimates.
• Prepare competitive pricing, scopes of work, and value-engineered options.
• Coordinate with vendors for pricing and technical info.
• Create pre-construction and as-built drawings using AutoCAD or Visio.
• Manage multiple estimates and ensure deadlines and accuracy.
• Stay current with technologies and industry practices.

Skills

Math proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Union environment experience

Project estimation experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Trade school degree or military training

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Procore

Esticom

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Estimator is responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates to support sales and operations teams for complex low-voltage and communications technology projects. This role involves reviewing bid documents, performing material take-offs, preparing labor estimates, coordinating with vendors and technical partners, and producing clear scopes of work. The Project Estimator works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure estimates align with project requirements, schedules, and quality standards while meeting established deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and interpret bid documents, including specifications and drawing packages.
• Conduct on-site job walks and meetings with clients as required.
• Perform detailed take-offs to develop bills of materials and define project scope.
• Develop and manage RFIs to support accurate and complete estimates.
• Prepare competitive project pricing, written scopes of work, and value-engineered alternatives.
• Coordinate with vendor partners and suppliers to obtain pricing and technical information.
• Conduct scope reviews and support project handoff to sales and operations teams.
• Create pre-construction and as-built drawings using AutoCAD or Visio.
• Manage multiple estimates concurrently while meeting deadlines and accuracy expectations.
• Participate in ongoing training to remain current with emerging technologies and industry practices.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree, trade school degree, or equivalent corporate or military training.
• Minimum of five years of technical experience, including hands-on field experience.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate complex projects, including accurate material take-offs and labor estimates.
• Experience estimating or managing large-scale projects valued over $2 million.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of low-voltage systems, including structured cabling, DAS, Wi-Fi, audio-visual systems, and electronic security technologies.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with a high level of repeatable accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Experience using estimating software such as Procore, Esticom, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Visio.

Education

• Associate degree or equivalent technical, trade, corporate, or military training preferred.

Work Experience

• Five or more years of relevant technical and estimating experience in low-voltage, structured cabling, or communications systems.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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