Coranet · 11 hours ago
Low Voltage Estimator / Engineer - Division 27 / 28 - West FL (Tampa)
Coranet Corp is a leading national provider of low-voltage solutions, including Structured Cabling and Physical Security. They are seeking a Low Voltage Estimator who will be responsible for building competitive bids for new construction and renovations, working with sales to close deals, and managing the end-to-end estimating process for Division 27/28.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Benefits
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