• Low Voltage Estimator

    Comfort Systems (Lexington, KY)


    Amteck, LLC is seeking candidates to fill an Estimator role within our Technologies division.

    Primary Role:

    Estimators in the Technologies department work with key individuals as well as our customers to price infrastructure and systems projects such as Access Control, Intrusion, and CCTV. Estimators manage multiple project bids simultaneously and often must prioritize bids based on time constraints. They also attend site surveys and meetings as needed including but not limited to client meetings where they are called on to efficiently present our proposal and scope of work. The right individual for this role has a strong background in low voltage installation on large commercial projects and is well-versed in ANSI/TIA standards and BICSI best practices. They are also high-energy, high-integrity with strong communication skills and an aptitude for risk management and conflict resolution.

     

    Estimators in the Lexington office report to the Regional Manager. This is an office-based position with minimal travel required as needed.

    Responsibilities:

    + Price structures for design/execution of large commercial projects such as Special System infrastructure and components, access control, intrusion, and CCTV

    + Manage multiple project bids simultaneously, continuously prioritizing based on needs of the customer and the department

    + Attend site surveys, pre-bid meetings, and project meetings as needed

    + Recognize and communicate risk on projects

    + Organize and prepare scope of work description and price proposal

    + Attend meetings with customer to present proposal and scope of work efficiently

    + Prepare complete estimates and complete pricing for the necessary disciplines of work required

    + Analyze key components of the project which may be used to the company's advantage in becoming the successful bidder

    + Review successful bid/proposals with project management team

    + Assist in change order pricing as needed

    Requirements:

    + 2-5 years of experience estimating low voltage, commercial projects

    + Experience pricing systems installation (Access Control, Intrusion, CCTV) is preferred but not required

    + Experience working on heavy commercial/light industrial projects with budgets ranging from $100,000 - $2M

    + Strong oral and written communication skills

    + Fluent in ANSI/TIA standards and BICSI best practices

    + Demonstrates strong conflict resolution and risk management skills

    + Demonstrated experience working with MS Office, Visio, and estimating software such as Accubid and Accubid Anywhere (Strongly preferred)