Senior Estimator

Metric DCX; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Estimator for Low Voltage to lead preconstruction and estimating for low voltage systems. You will own the bid strategy from first look to final submission and build complete, accurate proposals.

Responsibilities include leading RFP responses, reviewing plans and codes, and guiding the estimating approach, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure competitive pricing and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading low voltage estimates over $2M.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and ConEst (or similar).
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of electrical, communications, life-safety, and accessibility codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complete, accurate, and competitive RFP responses.
• Review plans, specs, bid documents, codes, and schedules to define scope, flag risk, and set the estimating approach.
• Spot document conflicts, omissions, and constructability concerns and drive fixes.
• Build estimate plans, bid schedules, work assignments, and closeout requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Bid management

Estimating

Bluebeam

ConEst

Microsoft 365

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Scheduling

RFP compliance

Pricing strategy

Tools

ConEst

Job description

Our Estimating/Preconstruction team is looking for a Low Voltage Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating for low voltage systems - someone who can build complete, accurate, competitive proposals and own the bid strategy from first look to final submission.

What you'll do

• Lead development of complete, accurate, and competitive RFP responses
• Review plans, specs, bid documents, codes, and schedules to define scope, flag risk, and set the estimating approach
• Spot document conflicts, omissions, and constructability concerns — and drive practical fixes
• Build estimate plans, bid schedules, work assignments, and closeout requirements for each pursuit
• Prepare and review quantity takeoffs in Bluebeam and assembly-based estimating software (ConEst or similar)
• Develop and validate labor units, crew assumptions, productivity factors, subcontract values, material pricing, and indirect costs
• Identify, solicit, and level quotes from suppliers, manufacturers, integrators, and subcontractors
• Prepare conceptual estimates, budgets, alternates, allowances, and change-order estimates
• Lead kickoff, progress, risk review, and bid close meetings
• Run quality control on takeoffs, pricing, scope narratives, and proposal documents before they go out
• Shape pricing, scope, procurement, and value-engineering strategy to sharpen competitiveness and cut risk
• Balance hands-on estimating with directing the estimators assigned to your pursuits

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading low voltage estimates over $2M
• Experience with conceptual estimates, competitive bids, negotiated proposals, alternates, and change orders
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and ConEst (or comparable assembly-based estimating software)
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills - Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
• Strong grasp of labor units, crew composition, and productivity factors
• Solid understanding of contracting methods, RFP compliance, and change-order pricing
• Working knowledge of electrical, communications, life-safety, and accessibility codes
• The ability to reconcile messy or conflicting documents into clear estimating decisions
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Comfort managing multiple high-stakes deadlines without losing accuracy