Senior Estimator: Structured Cabling & Tech Systems

NIC PARTNERS Inc.; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vacation time

Job summary

NIC Partners, an employee-owned IT solutions provider, seeks a Structured Cabling Senior Estimator in California to lead preconstruction efforts. You will prepare cost estimates, scopes of work, and bid proposals for K-12, healthcare, and public-sector projects, mentoring the team as a lead.

You will interpret bid documents, develop complete bid packages using Accubid (preferred), Bluebeam, and Excel; perform site surveys; and ensure compliance with codes and prevailing wage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years estimating experience in structured cabling, low voltage, or security systems.
• Experience with design-build structured cabling projects and delivering concept-to-design solutions.
• Proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam, Excel and project documentation software.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills for multiple estimates.

Responsibilities

• Interpret bid documents, drawings, and specs for structured cabling, camera systems, wireless, paging, and access control in education and healthcare settings.
• Develop complete bid packages with labor/material takeoffs using Accubid/Bluebeam/Excel.
• Conduct presales site surveys to determine materials and constraints.
• Prepare scopes of work, BOMs, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, and project management to align proposals with pricing and goals.
• Maintain estimating templates and assemblies for recurring system types.
• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor quotes for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with codes, procurement requirements, and quality standards.
• Participate in job walks, pre-bid meetings, and turnover meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Bid management

Communication

Time management

Education

RCDD certification (preferred)

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

NIC Partners, an employee-owned IT solutions provider, seeks a Structured Cabling Senior Estimator in California to lead preconstruction efforts. You will prepare cost estimates, scopes of work, and bid proposals for K-12, healthcare, and public-sector projects, mentoring the team as a lead.

You will interpret bid documents, develop complete bid packages using Accubid (preferred), Bluebeam, and Excel; perform site surveys; and ensure compliance with codes and prevailing wage.