Low Voltage Estimator

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting is seeking a Senior Low Voltage Estimator for the Minneapolis/St. Paul market.

The role focuses on reviewing construction plans, identifying scope and developing material and labor estimates for access control, card readers, video surveillance and related low-voltage security systems. The ideal candidate has low-voltage/security estimating experience and can read and interpret bid documents with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–10 years of estimating experience.
• Low-voltage/security estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with access control, video surveillance, card readers or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating principles and bid documents.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications and bid documents
• Identify applicable divisions and low-voltage/security scope
• Prepare detailed material and labor estimates
• Estimate access control, card reader, camera and related security systems
• Review opportunities through electrical contractors, bid boards, Builders Exchange and other sources
• Develop estimates for primarily new-construction projects
• Support sales with pricing, scope reviews and project changes
• Coordinate with internal teams and customers to clarify scope
• Prepare and maintain accurate estimating documentation
• Assist with proposals and project bids

Skills

Low-voltage estimating

Security systems knowledge

Electrical estimating

Plan reading & interpretation

Detail-oriented

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Senior Low Voltage Estimator

Senior Low Voltage Estimator

Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Schedule: Hybrid, approximately 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Opportunity Overview

Solid Rock Recruiting is representing an established low-voltage security contractor in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market that is looking to add an experienced Senior Low Voltage Estimator to its team.

This is a key estimating opportunity with a company specializing in access control, card readers, video surveillance and related low-voltage security systems. The role will focus primarily on reviewing construction plans and specifications, identifying scope and developing accurate material and labor estimates.

The company is particularly interested in candidates with low-voltage/security estimating experience, but will also consider experienced electrical estimators with some low-voltage exposure who are interested in expanding into the security side of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specifications and bid documents
• Identify applicable divisions and low-voltage/security scope
• Prepare detailed material and labor estimates
• Estimate access control, card reader, camera and related security systems
• Review opportunities through electrical contractors, bid boards, Builders Exchange and other sources
• Develop estimates for primarily new-construction projectsSupport sales with pricing, scope reviews and project changes
• Coordinate with internal teams and customers to clarify scope
• Prepare and maintain accurate estimating documentation
• Assist with proposals and project bids

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-10 years of estimating experience
• Low-voltage/security estimating experience strongly preferred
• Experience with access control, video surveillance, card readers or similar systems is a plus
• Strong electrical estimating experience will be considered, particularly with some low-voltage knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications and bid documents
• Strong understanding of construction estimating principles
• Ability to develop accurate material and labor estimates
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with sales and operations

Project Experience

The company works across a diverse range of commercial and institutional environments, including:

• Water treatment facilities
• Airports
• Police facilities
• Commercial buildings
• New construction
• Renovation and existing facilities
• Projects requiring access control, video surveillance and security systems

Why Consider the Opportunity?

• Hybrid schedule with approximately 3 days in office / 2 days remote
• Established company with a diverse project portfolio
• Opportunity to take on a key role within the estimating team
• Strong opportunity for an experienced electrical estimator to transition further into low-voltage/security estimating
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced estimator and gain significant knowledge of the company's estimating processes
• Long-term growth opportunity

This opportunity is particularly well suited for a Senior Low Voltage Estimator or experienced Electrical Estimator with some low-voltage exposure who is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market.