Low Voltage Estimator – Structured Cabling & Security

VIP Systems, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Training reimbursement

Career advancement

Long-term stability

Team environment

Job summary

VIP Systems, Inc. in Miramar, FL is seeking a Low Voltage Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for low voltage and integrated technology systems across commercial and institutional projects.

You will review drawings, perform detailed take-offs, solicit pricing, and develop comprehensive bids. The role requires strong knowledge of structured cabling, security, CCTV, AV, fire alarm, and NEC/BICSI awareness, with hands-on estimating software experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of estimating, project management, or field experience in low voltage, telecommunications, or electronic security industries.
• Experience reading architectural/electrical/technology drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Excel and estimating software; ability to develop take-offs and cost models.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, drawings, specs, and contracts to define project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed material and labor take-offs for low voltage systems (structured cabling, fiber, CCTV, access control, fire alarm, nurse call, AV).
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors for bids.
• Prepare comprehensive estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, overhead, and profit.
• Develop bid proposals that meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, construct-ability issues, and value engineering opportunities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and customer discussions as required.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering during estimating; conduct hand-off to PM/Engineering on award.
• Maintain estimating files, pricing databases, and historical cost data to improve accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Accubid

ConEst

McCormick

Job description

VIP Systems, Inc. in Miramar, FL is seeking a Low Voltage Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for low voltage and integrated technology systems across commercial and institutional projects.

You will review drawings, perform detailed take-offs, solicit pricing, and develop comprehensive bids. The role requires strong knowledge of structured cabling, security, CCTV, AV, fire alarm, and NEC/BICSI awareness, with hands-on estimating software experience.