Experienced Low Voltage Estimator

Kids for the Future; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paternity/maternity leave

Paid vacation & sick leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Company-sponsored social events

Job summary

Kidwell is seeking an experienced Experience Low Voltage Estimator to join our Lincoln or Omaha team. You will deliver accurate project proposals for general contractors and Low Voltage customers, working with field staff, pre-sales engineers, vendors, and partners to build reliable estimates for Integrated Systems projects.

The role emphasizes teamwork, analytical thinking, and proactive problem solving, with responsibilities across the full estimating lifecycle and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• requires Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years low voltage experience.
• Proven experience as a Low Voltage Estimator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word; willingness to learn estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Perform all stages of an estimate including organization, take-off, pricing, proposal generation, reviews, change orders, and closeout.
• Collaborate with pre-sales, field engineering, vendors and partners to build accurate labor and material estimates.
• Create, analyze, and maintain quantities and take-offs from plans/specifications.
• Provide cost-estimating improvements to reduce discrepancies between estimates and actual costs.
• Identify cost trends to aid management in cost reduction and process improvement.
• Lead estimating processes on specific bids and negotiate pricing with subs/vendors.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

• Job Category Estimating, Low Voltage
• Industry Low Voltage, Electrical , Construction
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Kidwell is seeking an experienced and driven candidate to fill the position of Experience Low Voltage Estimator in our Lincoln or Omaha location. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of project proposals for Kidwell’s partnering general contractors and Low Voltage customers. The ideal candidate will work with Kidwell’s field and pre- sales engineering staff, as well as Kidwell’s vendors and partners, in order to build professional and accurate estimates for Kidwell’s Integrated Systems projects.

Kidwell Core Values

At Kidwell, our core values define who we are and guide the way we work every day. Led by passion, we believe our work contributes to something bigger than ourselves. We take pride in our creativity and in delivering effective solutions that bring lasting value to our customers. Our employees act like owners, take initiative, and are treated like family. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, with a strong foundation of work ethic, accountability, and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and effectively performs all stages of an estimate including estimate organization, take-off, pricing, proposal generation, reviews, change orders, closeout.
• Thisposition works withpre-sales and field engineering staff inorder to build a proposal that includes an accurate estimateof labor and material. Thisposition alsoworks with Kidwell’s existingvendors andpartnersforlocating and tracking availabilityofrelevant materialfor the successful installationof Kidwell’s low voltage projects.
• Creates, analyzes, and maintains correct and accurate quantities and thorough take-offs from plans/specifications.
• Provides improvementrecommendations tocost estimating proceduresto reduce future discrepanciesbetween estimated andactual costs.
• Identifiescost trends to assist management in cost reduction and processimprovementefforts.
• Oversee and lead estimating processes on specific bids
• Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain best possible pricing from subcontractors/vendors.

Key Skills:

• Analytical: Ability to comprehend complex projects and/or customer jobs based on scopes of work, requested materials and time lines needed. Must have the ability to interpret written scopes/designs and request information if there are any uncertainties about the scope or design.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to meet goals and objectives; Supports everyone's eff orts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; must have the ability to balance multiple initiatives at the same time.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4+ years low voltage experience and/or training is required.
• Previous experience as a Low Voltage Estimator is required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. Must be able and willing to learn other Estimation specific software’s and programs
• Technical skills and the passion to always learn more. The ability to understand all aspects of the estimation process and continue to grow as business needs change.

Kidwell offers competitive benefits including health insurance, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paternity/maternity leave, and paid vacation and sick leave- Along with several employee perks including company-sponsored social events, wellness program, training, and tuition reimbursement.