Low Voltage Estimator Designer

Business Communications Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Communications Solutions in Irvine is seeking a detail-oriented Low Voltage Estimator/Designer to join our in-house team. You will develop accurate estimates from drawings, review construction documents, and design low-voltage systems for commercial projects.

The role involves translating customer requirements into scopes of work, BOMs, proposals, and installation-ready designs, with occasional travel to customer sites for surveys and coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating and designing low-voltage systems.
• Ability to translate drawings and specifications into scopes of work and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates for commercial low-voltage projects based on drawings, specifications, site conditions, and customer requirements.
• Review architectural, electrical, technology, and construction drawings to identify project requirements and potential installation challenges.
• Develop scopes of work, bills of materials (BOMs), proposals, and pricing for low-voltage projects.
• Design and lay out low-voltage systems based on project requirements, applicable standards, and best practices.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and other project requirements.
• Perform site surveys and walkthroughs to gather field information and verify existing conditions.
• Interpret plans, specifications, bid documents, and customer requirements to develop complete and competitive proposals.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to obtain product information, pricing, availability, and technical recommendations.
• Work with project managers and field technicians to ensure estimates and designs are practical, accurate, and aligned with installation requirements.
• Identify scope gaps, potential conflicts, and project risks during the estimating and design process.
• Assist with value engineering and provide alternative solutions when appropriate.

Skills

Low-voltage estimating

System design

Detail-oriented

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Low Voltage Estimator / Designer**

** Join a Team Built on Excellence**

BCS Consultants is a nationally recognized, woman-owned technology integration firm celebrating over 25 years of delivering structured cabling, audiovisual, networking, security, and infrastructure solutions to clients across the country. From single-room installations to multi-site enterprise deployments, our team takes pride in solving complex challenges and building lasting relationships.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, solutions-driven Low Voltage Estimator / Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on industry knowledge who enjoys developing accurate estimates, reviewing construction documents, creating system designs, and developing practical solutions for commercial low-voltage projects.

The ideal candidate has experience estimating and designing low-voltage systems and understands how to translate customer requirements, drawings, and specifications into accurate scopes of work, bills of materials, proposals, and installation-ready designs.

** Position Overview**

This is an in-house position based out of our Irvine office. The majority of responsibilities will be office-based, with occasional travel to customer and project sites for site surveys, walkthroughs, meetings, and project coordination.

The ** Low Voltage Estimator / Designe** r will work closely with customers, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and field technicians to develop accurate estimates and effective system designs from initial opportunity through project handoff.

** What You’ll Do**

• Develop accurate estimates for commercial low-voltage projects based on drawings, specifications, site conditions, and customer requirements.
• Review architectural, electrical, technology, and construction drawings to identify project requirements and potential installation challenges.
• Develop scopes of work, bills of materials (BOMs), proposals, and pricing for low-voltage projects.
• Design and lay out low-voltage systems based on project requirements, applicable standards, and best practices.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and other project requirements.
• Perform site surveys and walkthroughs to gather field information and verify existing conditions.
• Interpret plans, specifications, bid documents, and customer requirements to develop complete and competitive proposals.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to obtain product information, pricing, availability, and technical recommendations.
• Work with project managers and field technicians to ensure estimates and designs are practical, accurate, and aligned with installation requirements.
• Identify scope gaps, potential conflicts, and project risks during the estimating and design process.
• Assist with value engineering and provide alternative solutions when appropriate.