Sr. Estimator - Low Voltage

Norlee Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting company in Jacksonville, Florida, seeks a skilled Project Coordinator experienced in low voltage estimating. This position involves preparing accurate estimates, leading the estimating team, and ensuring competitiveness in bids. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience and will work closely with business development and executive teams. A Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering is required, along with strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive low voltage estimating experience.
• In-depth knowledge of voice/data/fiber/CCTV/CATV/OSP design and installation.
• BISCI certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full cost estimates for all projects.
• Review bid documents and determine accurate estimates.
• Lead estimating group to meet revenue targets.

Skills

Low Voltage Estimating

Leadership

Client Engagement

CRM Software Utilization

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Bluebeam

Accubid

Job description

Norlee Group brings light to everyday life. Our philosophy is powered by raising the bar in industry standards, putting safety, quality, and customer relationships at the forefront of our foundation. We are continually striving to expand our market capabilities within the Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, and Engineering segments.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Norlee Group (NLG) owns and operates several prominent companies across the South. Each company brings a unique skillset and client base, enabling cross-selling of services to streamline client projects. NLG’s family of companies provides comprehensive services in Electrical, Mechanical, and Technology Contracting; MEP/LV Design Engineering; and Underground Infrastructure. With a growing workforce over 600 employees, NLG serves a wide range of building sectors, including Commercial, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mixed-Use, Multi‑Family, and Municipal projects.The company’s portfolio includes several leading service providers across Florida, including Adkins Electric (AEI), AEC Electrical Contractors (AEC), AllState Electrical Contractors (ASE), Colwill Enterprises (CEI), Millennium Electric (MEI), Regency Electric (RE), and Tietjen Technologies (TTI).

Tietjen CET Technologies, Inc., A Norlee Company, is looking for a highly motivated Project Coordinator in the area to join our team. The individual in this role is a knowledgeable Lead Low Voltage Estimator with a minimum of 15 years of estimating experience. The Lead Low Voltage Estimator will be responsible for producing accurate and timely estimates for projects across the Norlee platform, developing comprehensive and competitive bids. This role will also work closely with the internal and external business development and executive teams to provide support on bids and collaborate with the Division VP as well as leading the other estimators to ensure that the company remains competitive in the marketplace while maintaining efficiency and accurate bid proposals.

Key Measurables

The success of this role can be gauged by the following metrics:

• Successfully lead the estimating group to meet targeted revenue of a minimum of $15‑25 million in low voltage projects annually.
• Consistently estimates target projects within 5% of the low voltage marketplace estimates, ensuring competitive submissions.
• Able to negotiate and position TTI to win bid opportunities with legacy and new clientele.
• Has a robust follow up process to maintain client engagement to ensure TTI is positioned after bid submission.
• Utilize CRM software and create bid tracking results on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate and/or support the preparation of full cost estimates for all
• Thoroughly review all bid documents, including specifications, drawings, instructions to bidders, basis of design, to determine an accurate estimate and scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as back‑up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on pricing from suppliers through direct contact, Estimating Software, price lists, etc.
• Support other department personnel as required which may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
• May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Participate / Lead in the corporate bid
• Interfaces with and communicates effectively, both written and orally, the estimating team, with all levels of management, vendors, clients and industry
• Applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex problems and shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, process, and code compliant
• Implements and maintains the Norlee systems and procedures as they pertain to the estimating process.
• Supervises quantity take‑offs for all areas of the estimate while ensuring the take‑off is well noted for hand‑over to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by Norlee policies.
• Thoroughly reviews discipline specific subcontractor and vendor bid documents and compares their proposals/bids to the project specific requirements and assesses potential risk.
• Develop Labor and material estimates (Bill of Material) and a detailed Statement of Work.
• Attend Weekly planning and project review meetings as required.
• Conduct labor and materials estimate reviews with the Norlee Group management team.
• Participate in post‑award handoff meetings, coordinate with sales team, project managers and procurement team.
• Contribute to the improvement of the software platform for the low voltage
• All estimates are prepared in a timely fashion and completed well in advance of
• Consistently and regularly communicates with the executive team on deliverables and clearly communicates the ability to meet
• Maintain an audit trail with appropriate documentation to support an effective job review and turnover.
• Timely prepares and distributes for pricing, a complete bill of materials for obtaining quotations for all material packages.
• Timely prepares and distributes for pricing, a complete subcontractor request for quote “RFQ” proposals.
• Accurately and routinely determine true job cost inclusive of all labor, material, quoted equipment, subcontractors, rentals, and any direct charges.
• Determine the appropriate labor rates for the different labor classifications and skill level.
• May perform other related duties as

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent of experience and education in construction or engineering or a related discipline.
A minimum of 15 years of progressive low voltage estimating experience or the equivalent of education and experience that includes thorough knowledge of voice/data/fiber/CCTV/CATV/OSP design and installation. BISCI certification and assets required.

Language/Interpersonal/Leadership Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to express opinions and ideas, both verbally and in writing, in a clear concise manner; Ability to listen; Keeps emotions under control; Demonstrates group presentation skills. Exhibits strong leadership qualities.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint. Use of Bluebeam/Accubid is desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Endurance and Ability to walk the entire job site including stairs and elevated structures; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and business equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment and Travel Expectations

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day. Travel expectations for this role are a minimum of 25%.

Equal Opportunity Statement - Tietjen Technologies, Inc., A Norlee Company, are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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