ICT ESTIMATOR
For over 40 years Americom has built a reputation of expertise integrity and responsiveness. We have grown to support a staff of over 100 dedicated experienced employees who make us the premier communication construction company in the intermountain West. Our project portfolio includes work for government agencies educational facilities industrial and retail properties commercial real estate telecom organizations data centers utility companies contractors and consultants.
POSITION SUMMARY
The ICT Estimator ISP Construction is a mid-level estimating professional responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and proposals for low-voltage and ISP construction projects. This role supports the full preconstruction lifecycle including reviewing bid documents performing quantity takeoffs developing labor and material pricing and assisting with system design for structured cabling ISP infrastructure access control video surveillance AV DAS and related systems.
The Estimator collaborates closely with sales engineering and operations teams to ensure proposals are complete compliant and aligned with project requirements and company margin goals. This position is ideal for an estimator with hands-on industry experience who can independently manage estimates of moderate complexity while continuing to refine technical expertise pricing strategies and risk awareness in a fast-paced bidding environment.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Estimating Leadership
- Manage all estimating activities for low voltage projects including structured cabling ISP access control video surveillance AV DAS and related systems.
- Review bid opportunities for scope risk contract requirements and profitability.
- Develop detailed labor material equipment and subcontractor estimates.
- Ensure estimates align with historical job cost data and margin targets.
- Standardize estimating methodologies tools and templates.
- Assist with designing structured cabling ISP access control video surveillance AV DAS and related systems.
Proposal Development
- Lead proposal creation including scopes of work pricing narratives exclusions assumptions and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate with sales operations and engineering to ensure accurate and complete proposals.
- Manage proposal schedules deadlines and submission requirements.
- Ensure proposals meet RFP RFI/RFQ and customer specifications.
Pricing & Cost Control
- Establish pricing strategies aligned with company objectives and market conditions.
- Maintain vendor pricing labor rates and cost databases.
- Support value engineering efforts to improve competitiveness while protecting margins.
- Assist leadership with bid/no-bid analysis and risk assessment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with project managers and operations to support smooth handoff from sales to execution.
- Work with design team & assist with designs as needed.
- Participate in post-award reviews and job cost analysis to improve estimating accuracy.
- Creation and delivery of As-Builts and other closeout documentation.
Education and Requirements
- Bachelors degree in GIS Engineering Business or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. RCDD & BICSI experience is highly encouraged & preferred.
- 2 years of estimating experience in low voltage electrical or technology systems industries.
- Proven experience preparing competitive bids and proposals for commercial and industrial projects.
- Strong understanding of low voltage systems labor productivity and material costs.
- Experience with estimating software and tools (e.g. OnScreen Takeoff(OST) QuickBid Bluebeam Excel Revit AutoCAD Revizto or similar).
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Working Conditions
- Office-based/hybrid with collaboration across sales and operations teams.
- Occasional job site visits to support estimating accuracy.
- Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent bid deadlines.
BENEFITS
- Health (shared cost)
- Dental (shared cost)
- Vision (shared cost)
- 401k with match
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Cancer
- Gap
- Legal
- Voluntary Life
- Basic Life (company paid)
- EAP (company paid)
- PTO
- Holiday Pay
AMERICOM CORE VALUES
Drive to Innovate
Each Customer Counts
Lead from Any Seat
Trust Your Team
If you want to work with a progressive technological growing company and you have the team spirit please submit your resume or visit our career page on our website at to submit a resume.
Americom Technology LLC. is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ICT ESTIMATORFor over 40 years Americom has built a reputation of expertise integrity and responsiveness. We have grown to support a staff of over 100 dedicated experienced employees who make us the premier communication construction company in the intermountain West. Our project portfolio includes ...
ICT ESTIMATOR
For over 40 years Americom has built a reputation of expertise integrity and responsiveness. We have grown to support a staff of over 100 dedicated experienced employees who make us the premier communication construction company in the intermountain West. Our project portfolio includes work for government agencies educational facilities industrial and retail properties commercial real estate telecom organizations data centers utility companies contractors and consultants.
POSITION SUMMARY
The ICT Estimator ISP Construction is a mid-level estimating professional responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and proposals for low-voltage and ISP construction projects. This role supports the full preconstruction lifecycle including reviewing bid documents performing quantity takeoffs developing labor and material pricing and assisting with system design for structured cabling ISP infrastructure access control video surveillance AV DAS and related systems.
The Estimator collaborates closely with sales engineering and operations teams to ensure proposals are complete compliant and aligned with project requirements and company margin goals. This position is ideal for an estimator with hands-on industry experience who can independently manage estimates of moderate complexity while continuing to refine technical expertise pricing strategies and risk awareness in a fast-paced bidding environment.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Estimating Leadership
- Manage all estimating activities for low voltage projects including structured cabling ISP access control video surveillance AV DAS and related systems.
- Review bid opportunities for scope risk contract requirements and profitability.
- Develop detailed labor material equipment and subcontractor estimates.
- Ensure estimates align with historical job cost data and margin targets.
- Standardize estimating methodologies tools and templates.
- Assist with designing structured cabling ISP access control video surveillance AV DAS and related systems.
Proposal Development
- Lead proposal creation including scopes of work pricing narratives exclusions assumptions and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate with sales operations and engineering to ensure accurate and complete proposals.
- Manage proposal schedules deadlines and submission requirements.
- Ensure proposals meet RFP RFI/RFQ and customer specifications.
Pricing & Cost Control
- Establish pricing strategies aligned with company objectives and market conditions.
- Maintain vendor pricing labor rates and cost databases.
- Support value engineering efforts to improve competitiveness while protecting margins.
- Assist leadership with bid/no-bid analysis and risk assessment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with project managers and operations to support smooth handoff from sales to execution.
- Work with design team & assist with designs as needed.
- Participate in post-award reviews and job cost analysis to improve estimating accuracy.
- Creation and delivery of As-Builts and other closeout documentation.
Education and Requirements
- Bachelors degree in GIS Engineering Business or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. RCDD & BICSI experience is highly encouraged & preferred.
- 2 years of estimating experience in low voltage electrical or technology systems industries.
- Proven experience preparing competitive bids and proposals for commercial and industrial projects.
- Strong understanding of low voltage systems labor productivity and material costs.
- Experience with estimating software and tools (e.g. OnScreen Takeoff(OST) QuickBid Bluebeam Excel Revit AutoCAD Revizto or similar).
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Working Conditions
- Office-based/hybrid with collaboration across sales and operations teams.
- Occasional job site visits to support estimating accuracy.
- Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent bid deadlines.
BENEFITS
- Health (shared cost)
- Dental (shared cost)
- Vision (shared cost)
- 401k with match
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Cancer
- Gap
- Legal
- Voluntary Life
- Basic Life (company paid)
- EAP (company paid)
- PTO
- Holiday Pay
AMERICOM CORE VALUES
Drive to Innovate
Each Customer Counts
Lead from Any Seat
Trust Your Team
If you want to work with a progressive technological growing company and you have the team spirit please submit your resume or visit our career page on our website at to submit a resume.
Americom Technology LLC. is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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