Estimator

Crestone Services Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Americom, a Crestone Services Group company, seeks an ICT Estimator - ISP Construction to prepare accurate estimates for low-voltage and ISP projects. You will work with sales, project management, and operations to ensure proposals are complete, compliant, competitive, and aligned with margins.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of estimating experience, strong analytical and numerical skills, and proficiency with estimating and digital takeoff software. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant estimating experience, preferably ICT, low-voltage, or technology infrastructure.
• Proficiency with estimating and digital takeoff software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating activities for ICT/low-voltage projects.
• Review bid opportunities for scope, risk, contract requirements, and profitability.
• Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Ensure estimates align with historical job cost data and margin targets.
• Support consistent estimating methods, processes, and templates.
• Review plans and bid documents, develop takeoffs, assess installation and labor requirements, and identify scope or specification issues.
• Prepare clear, complete proposals with scope, pricing, exclusions, assumptions, and required compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, operations, and leadership to validate scope, pricing, and proposal accuracy.
• Ensure proposals meet RFP/RFI/RFQ and customer specifications.
• Establish pricing strategies aligned with company objectives and market conditions.
• Maintain vendor pricing, labor rates, and cost databases.
• Support value engineering to improve competitiveness while protecting margins.
• Assist leadership with bid/no-bid analysis and risk assessment.
• Partner with sales, project management, and operations for smooth handoff from award to execution.
• Provide input on plans/specifications and flag scope gaps or risks.
• Use post-award results to improve estimating accuracy and margins.
• Support creation of updated As-Builts and closeout documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

RCDD preferred; DCDC or relevant BICSI credentials valued

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

Estimating software

Digital takeoff software

Job description

For over 40 years, Americom, a Crestone Services Group company has built a reputation of expertise, integrity, and responsiveness. We have grown to support a staff of over 100+ dedicated, experienced employees who make us the premier communication construction company in the Intermountain West. Our project portfolio includes work for government agencies, educational facilities, industrial and retail properties, commercial real estate, telecom organizations, data centers, utility companies, contractors, and consultants.

POSITION SUMMARY

The ICT Estimator - ISP Construction prepares accurate, competitive estimates and proposals for low-voltage and ISP construction projects. This role supports the preconstruction process from bid review and quantity takeoffs through labor and material pricing, scope development, and proposal preparation.

Working closely with sales, project management, and operations, the Estimator helps ensure each proposal is complete, compliant, competitive, and aligned with project requirements and margin goals. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of relevant estimating experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to identify gaps or concerns in plans and specifications.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage estimating activities for low-voltage and ICT projects.
• Review bid opportunities for scope, risk, contract requirements, and profitability.
• Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Ensure estimates align with historical job cost data and margin targets.
• Support consistent estimating methods, processes, and templates.
• Review plans and bid documents, develop takeoffs, assess installation and labor requirements, and identify potential scope or specification issues.

Proposal Development

• Prepare clear, complete proposals, including scope, pricing, exclusions, assumptions, and required compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, operations, and leadership to validate scope, pricing, and proposal accuracy.
• Ensure proposals meet RFP, RFI/RFQ, and customer specifications.
• Establish pricing strategies aligned with company objectives and market conditions.
• Maintain vendor pricing, labor rates, and cost databases.
• Support value engineering efforts to improve competitiveness while protecting margins.
• Assist leadership with bid/no-bid analysis and risk assessment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sales, project management, and operations throughout the estimating process and support a smooth handoff from award to execution.
• Provide technical input on plans and specifications and flag scope gaps, risks, or constructability concerns.
• Use post-award results and job-cost data to improve estimating accuracy, competitiveness, and margin performance.
• Support creation and delivery of updated As-Builts and other closeout documentation reflecting project changes.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered. RCDD is preferred; DCDC or relevant BICSI credentials are also valued.
• 3+ years of relevant estimating experience, preferably in ICT, low-voltage, structured cabling, ISP, or technology systems.
• Proven experience preparing competitive bids and proposals for commercial, industrial, or technology infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of structured cabling, ISP infrastructure, fiber, copper, and access control, including takeoffs, labor productivity, material costs, and project requirements. Experience with CCTV, AV, DAS, or data center environments is preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating and digital takeoff software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

COMPENSATION

• Base salary: $65,000-$95,000 DOE, plus eligibility for up to a 10% bonus. Final compensation will reflect relevant experience, technical expertise, and certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hybrid work arrangement with regular collaboration across sales, project management, and operations.
• Occasional job site visits to support estimating accuracy.
• Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent bid deadlines and priorities.

BENEFITS

Americom offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee health, well-being, and financial security.

Crestone Services Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.