Low Voltage Estimator (Estimator to Lead Estimator)

Cable Communications, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cable Communications, Inc. is seeking an estimator to review drawings and site notes, scope material and labor, and produce accurate, competitive proposals for commercial projects. You will collaborate with field teams and PMs to ensure buildable pricing and timely bids.

The role offers full-time employment at multiple experience levels, from Estimator to Lead Estimator, with benefits and ongoing bid-management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating in low-voltage, structured cabling, security, or related electrical/construction scopes.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications to extract material and labor quantities.
• Proficiency with estimating tools (Bluebeam, PlanSwift) and MS Office; strong written proposals.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, RFPs, and site notes to scope material and labor.
• Build accurate, competitive proposals for commercial clients and partners.
• Coordinate with field and PMs to sanity-check pricing against buildability.

Skills

Estimating experience

Blueprints & drawings

RFPs & ITBs

Written communication

Bid process ownership (Lead)

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

HubSpot

Job description

## Low Voltage Estimator (Estimator to Lead Estimator)##### OverviewScope and price low-voltage, structured cabling, security, and access control projects, from first walkthrough to final proposal. You are the bridge between what customers need and what we build. We’re looking for an estimator who can walk a set of drawings and see the whole job before anyone picks up a tool. You’ll turn what you see into a number the field can actually build to and the customer can actually say yes to. This role sits at the center of the business: you’re the reason a bid comes in tight enough to win and accurate enough to make money. This is an evergreen posting covering multiple experience levels, from Estimator up through Lead Estimator. Where you land depends on what you bring; tell us your experience level when you apply.##### Specific Skills* Estimating experience in low-voltage, structured cabling, security, or related electrical and construction scopes (2+ years for Estimator; 5+ years plus bid-process ownership for Lead)* Comfortable reading blueprints, RFPs, ITBs, and specs, and pulling accurate device and cable counts off drawings* Working knowledge of structured cabling, access control, and CCTV / security camera categories* Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar) and Microsoft Office* Strong written communication; your proposals represent the company* Lead Estimator: experience owning the bid process end to end and mentoring other estimators##### Responsible for* Review drawings, RFPs, and site walk notes to scope material and labor* Build accurate, competitive proposals and quotes for commercial clients, GCs, and partners* Coordinate with the field and PMs to sanity-check pricing against what’s actually buildable* Track and follow up on outstanding bids* Maintain accurate records of quotes, win/loss reasons, and pricing history* Lead Estimator: own the bid calendar, review other estimators’ takeoffs, and represent CCI in pre-bid meetings##### Additional Requirements**Required** * 2+ years of estimating experience in low-voltage, electrical, or related construction trades* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications* Valid driver’s license**Preferred** * Structured cabling, security, or access control estimating background* Familiarity with BICSI standards* Estimating / CRM software experience (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, HubSpot)* Exposure to VMS (video management software) or Computer Vision / edge hardware##### Job NatureFull Time##### Job LocationCleveland, OH, Columbus, OH##### SalaryBased on experience level (Estimator through Lead Estimator)##### Other Benefits* Health, dental, and vision insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Retirement plan* Paid time off##### Job LevelTier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3### How to Apply Interested candidates can also send their resumes to [e-mail] mentioning \"Employment Application\" in the subject line.