Low-Voltage Estimator & Project Coordinator: Systems & Execution

Kidwell; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

paternity/maternity leave

paid vacation and sick leave

company-sponsored social events

wellness program

training

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kidwell is seeking an experienced Low Voltage Estimator/Project Coordinator for our Lincoln or Omaha location. You will prepare accurate proposals and provide project coordination support for low voltage and phone system projects from proposal through execution.

You will collaborate with field staff, pre-sales engineering, vendors, partners, and customers to develop estimates, manage timelines, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while supporting contract renewals and client communications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 2+ years of low voltage experience and/or training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, with the ability and willingness to learn estimating-specific software and related programs.
• Strong technical aptitude and a desire to continue learning, with the ability to understand the estimating process and adapt as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely, and comprehensive estimates and quotes, including scope review, take-offs, pricing, proposal development, estimate reviews, change orders, and project closeout support.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and field engineering teams to develop proposals that accurately reflect labor, materials, project scope, customer requirements, and implementation needs.
• Coordinate with Kidwell’s vendors and partners to identify, source, order, and track equipment and materials needed for successful low voltage and phone system project installations.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for low voltage projects, including structured cabling, phone and voice systems, fiber optics, security, access control, nurse call, and audio-visual systems.
• Provide project coordination for assigned low voltage and phone system projects, including planning, scheduling, implementation coordination, resource coordination, execution, and follow-up.
• Support service contract renewals by preparing renewal information, coordinating required updates, and assisting with customer follow-up as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, internal project teams, and engineering teams.
• Track project budgets, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and schedules to support on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Recommend improvements to estimating and phone system project coordination processes to reduce discrepancies between estimated and actual project costs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Planning and Organization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years low voltage experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Estimating software

Job description

Kidwell is seeking an experienced Low Voltage Estimator/Project Coordinator for our Lincoln or Omaha location. You will prepare accurate proposals and provide project coordination support for low voltage and phone system projects from proposal through execution.

You will collaborate with field staff, pre-sales engineering, vendors, partners, and customers to develop estimates, manage timelines, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while supporting contract renewals and client communications.