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Tek One Solutions · 1 week ago

Senior Low Voltage Estimator

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$40/hr - $45/hr

Tek One Solutions is a company that specializes in low-voltage systems, and they are seeking a Senior Low Voltage Estimator to manage the bidding process and produce accurate estimates. The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with various teams to ensure project success and maintain relationships with clients and vendors.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

William Wilson

Responsibilities

Blueprint & Specification Review

Analyze architectural and engineering blueprints to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements

Review project specifications, scope of work documents, and addenda to identify relevant components

Generate material, labor, equipment, and time estimates that align with project goals and customer expectations

Utilize industry-standard estimating methods, tools, and software to develop accurate cost projections

Prepare itemized lists of quantities and associated costs for labor, equipment, and materials

Adjust estimates based on project location, deadlines, complexity, site conditions, access limitations, and environmental or logistical challenges

Lead the end-to-end bidding process from review to submission

Collaborate with procurement, operations, sales, and project management to validate inclusion of all necessary components and services

Identify and mitigate risks that may affect cost or timeline

Maintain comprehensive bid records and track progress through evaluation

Evaluate subcontractor proposals against project scope and standards

Assess reliability, qualifications, and past performance

Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to align with budget and timeline

Refine scopes of work and resolve ambiguities prior to submission

Clearly outline qualifications, exclusions, and assumptions to protect the company from unforeseen cost overruns

Communicate uncertainties or areas of risk during internal and client bid reviews

Produce rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) budgets from concept drawings or incomplete designs

Provide cost-saving recommendations or alternative approaches without compromising quality

Follow up on submitted bids to receive outcome details and feedback

Document insights to refine future proposals

Perform local or regional site visits when needed to validate conditions

Conduct virtual site assessments to adjust estimates and ensure realism

Attend pre-bid, bid-review, preconstruction, and project-kickoff meetings

Defend and explain estimates confidently in internal and client discussions

Maintain long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors

Provide transparent, timely communication on pricing, changes, and estimate rationale

Ensure smooth handoff from estimate to project execution

Share insights to refine scope, timelines, and budgets across departments

Qualification

Low Voltage SystemsProject EstimationBid ManagementAnalytical ThinkingSubcontractor EvaluationCustomer RelationsCross-Team CollaborationOrganizational Skills