Estimator: Low Voltage, Security & AV, Path to $100K

Coranet; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Full benefits

Promotion path

Job summary

Coranet in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an estimator to own and price full commercial quotes. The role covers takeoffs, analyzing drawings, and building proposals for Division 27/28 systems including structured cabling, security, AV and wireless.

You will collaborate daily with sales, PMs, and senior estimators to ensure precise, timely bids. Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in commercial low-voltage or related fields, strong Excel/Bluebeam skills, and a methodical, deadline-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Comfort reading construction drawings and performing takeoffs.
• 1-2+ years in commercial low voltage, AV, security, fire alarm or electrical work or engineering background with leadership experience.
• Able to use Excel, Bluebeam, simPRO and AI tools for takeoffs and pricing.
• Ability to finish every step with accurate, up-to-date pricing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire quote from drawings and specs through takeoff, pricing and proposal.
• Perform takeoffs in Bluebeam Revu with accurate counts on every sheet.
• Learn the specs and the systems to determine what works and what won't.
• Communicate with partners and vendors to obtain competitive pricing and build relationships.
• Help source new partners and pricing to expand where we can deliver work.
• Keep pricing current with latest systems and designs.
• Build estimates in simPRO using labor units and assemblies; learn quickly.
• Use AI tools to speed up takeoffs and catch scope gaps.
• Support won bids with cut sheets, product data, submittals and a clean handoff to PMs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree / technical training / engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

simPRO

Excel

ChatGPT/Claude

Job description

Coranet in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an estimator to own and price full commercial quotes. The role covers takeoffs, analyzing drawings, and building proposals for Division 27/28 systems including structured cabling, security, AV and wireless.

You will collaborate daily with sales, PMs, and senior estimators to ensure precise, timely bids. Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in commercial low-voltage or related fields, strong Excel/Bluebeam skills, and a methodical, deadline-driven approach.