Low Voltage Estimator Engineer Division 27 28 New Jersey

Fairfield, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70000 - 90000

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Low Voltage Estimator / Engineer (Division 27/28) New Jersey

Company Description

Coranet Corp is a leading national provider of low-voltage solutions including Structured Cabling (Div. 27) Physical Security (Div. 28) Wireless and AV. We partner with top technology brands to design install and maintain solutions that make buildings smart secure and connected. We are focused on the built environment and partnering with developers and general contractors to bring their visions to life. Were recognized as one of the fastest-growing private businesses (Inc. 5000 for four year in a row) and are a certified Women-Owned Small Business.

Role Description

Were hiring a talented Low Voltage Estimator. This is a high-impact role in a growing division where your work directly influences our win rate profitability execution and future growth.

You along with fellow estimators and engineers will own Division 27/28 estimating end-to-end - building competitive bids for new construction and renovations working with sales to close deals creating proposals for new and existing customers. We are looking for someone who can estimate the full low-voltage scope including CCTV access control Audiovisual Wireless BMS and Structured Cabling systems and can engineer/solve scope gaps when needed (RFIs leveling alternates clarifications).

Bluebeam is essential. Experience in access control/security systems is strongly preferred (this is an area were actively strengthening).

What Youll Do

Own estimates from intake through submission: scope review takeoffs pricing leveling and final proposal.
Perform detailed takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu (drawings/specs symbol sets markups quantities revisions).
Support sales on customer pitches and bid reviews adding your professional and technical voice to theirs.
Build complete Division 27/28 estimates: structured cabling pathways/support fiber racks/cabinets wireless CCTV access control intrusion (as applicable) and related systems.
Use simPRO to build accurate estimates labor materials assemblies and job costing inputs.
Evaluate plans/specs identify missing scope and produce RFIs/clarifications.
Coordinate pricing with manufacturers distributors and subcontractors; negotiate and validate quotes.
Support and weigh in on competitive bid strategy: alternates value engineering exclusions/inclusions and risk flags.
Hand off awarded projects cleanly to operations/PM: scope assumptions labor plan and procurement notes.
Track bid pipeline and follow-ups; assist with forecasting and award probability updates.
Stay current on technologies and best practices in low-voltage with a focus on security/access control.

What Were Looking For (Must-Haves)

3 years of experience in low-voltage integration projects with 2 years dedicated estimating experience (more is welcome).
Proven experience in estimating Division 27/28 work for commercial new build and renovation projects.
Strong Bluebeam Revu skills (takeoffs markups measurements revisions toolsets).
Ability to read and interpret construction documents: plans specs addenda schedules and vendor cutsheets.
Comfortable producing competitive bids and customer-facing proposals with clean scope language.

Strong communication and follow-through with internal teams vendors and customers.
Knowledge of residential and commercial low voltage technologies (WiFi CCTV access controls and structured cabling systems) including products from industry leaders with industry and/or manufacturer training and certifications as a plus.
Proven track record of estimating numerous large-scale low-voltage / IT projects.

Preferred

Experience with Access Control & Security Systems (HID/LenelS2/Genetec/AMAG/Butterfly/Software House/Axiom/VMS platforms-any is a plus).
Ability to light engineer when needed: device placement logic system architecture considerations riser/schematics coordination and identifying design gaps.
Experience with simPRO (or similar estimating/ops platform).
Knowledge of AV BMS lighting controls or DAS (not required).

Keywords: Low Voltage Estimator Division 27 Division 28 Structured Cabling Access Control CCTV Security Systems Bluebeam Revu simPRO Commercial Construction RFP Takeoff Bid Leveling

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Low Voltage Estimator / Engineer (Division 27/28) New JerseyCompany DescriptionCoranet Corp is a leading national provider of low-voltage solutions including Structured Cabling (Div. 27) Physical Security (Div. 28) Wireless and AV. We partner with top technology brands to design install and maintai...