Project Estimator - Low-Voltage Systems & Bid Pricing

Equiliem; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Options

Job summary

Equiliem seeks an experienced Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for complex low-voltage and communications projects. You will review bid documents, perform material take-offs, prepare labor estimates, and coordinate with vendors to produce clear scopes of work.

You will work with internal stakeholders to align estimates with schedules and quality standards. The role requires hands-on field experience, strong math and analytical skills, and proficiency with Procore, Esticom,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical, trade, corporate, or military training preferred.
• Five+ years of technical estimating experience, including field experience.
• Experience estimating or managing large-scale projects over $2 million.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of low-voltage systems (structured cabling, DAS, Wi‑Fi, AV, security).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Experience with estimating software (Procore, Esticom) and drawing tools (Bluebeam, Visio).

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate estimates.
• Conduct on-site walks and client meetings as required.
• Perform detailed take-offs to define BOMs and project scope.
• Develop and manage RFIs to support estimates.
• Prepare competitive pricing, scopes of work, and value-engineered options.
• Coordinate with vendors for pricing and technical info.
• Create pre-construction and as-built drawings using AutoCAD or Visio.
• Manage multiple estimates and ensure deadlines and accuracy.
• Stay current with technologies and industry practices.

Skills

Math proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Union environment experience

Project estimation experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Trade school degree or military training

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Procore

Esticom

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Equiliem seeks an experienced Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for complex low-voltage and communications projects. You will review bid documents, perform material take-offs, prepare labor estimates, and coordinate with vendors to produce clear scopes of work.

You will work with internal stakeholders to align estimates with schedules and quality standards. The role requires hands-on field experience, strong math and analytical skills, and proficiency with Procore, Esticom,