Low-Voltage Electrical Estimator for BAS/EMS Projects

Upchurch; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a qualified Low‑Voltage Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for BAS, EMS, EPMS, lighting controls, teledata, and AV systems across southeastern projects. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and develop labor estimates while coordinating with sales, preconstruction, and vendors.

The role emphasizes detail, accuracy, and coordination among low‑voltage, electrical, mechanical, IT, and specialty trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–7 years of experience estimating low‑voltage systems or supporting BAS, controls, or ICT projects.
• Solid understanding of low‑voltage installation practices and system components.
• Familiarity with BAS controls hardware, lighting controls, teledata, and AV fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, controls, and low‑voltage drawings.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools (e.g., Accubid, Bluebeam, Excel).
• Familiarity with low‑voltage labor productivity and construction sequencing.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and addenda to identify low‑voltage system scope.
• Prepare detailed estimates for low‑voltage components of BAS, EMS, EPMS, lighting controls, teledata, and AV systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for low‑voltage devices, cabling, panels, racks, and network infrastructure.
• Develop labor estimates for installation, rough‑in, trim‑out, terminations, testing, labeling, checkout, and commissioning support.
• Coordinate vendor and distributor pricing for low‑voltage equipment and materials.
• Confirm scope division between low‑voltage, electrical, mechanical, IT, and specialty trades.
• Identify scope gaps, coordination risks, and system integration impacts relevant to low‑voltage work.
• Prepare estimating assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, alternates, and clarifications.
• Assist with value engineering related to device counts, cabling methods, and system architecture.
• Participate in bid reviews and turnover meetings with project management.
• Price change orders and scope revisions affecting low‑voltage systems.
• Maintain estimating databases, labor units, and historical pricing for low‑voltage work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Ability to read drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Upchurch is seeking a qualified Low‑Voltage Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for BAS, EMS, EPMS, lighting controls, teledata, and AV systems across southeastern projects. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and develop labor estimates while coordinating with sales, preconstruction, and vendors.

The role emphasizes detail, accuracy, and coordination among low‑voltage, electrical, mechanical, IT, and specialty trades.