Low Voltage Estimator
MEADOW ELECTRICAL LIMITED · Walnut, CA · 2 wk ago
Management$60k–$145k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial fire alarm systems
- Perform quantity takeoffs for devices, cabling, pathways, and associated infrastructure
- Cook up coordination with vendors and manufacturers to obtain pricing and technical information
- Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and value engineering opportunities
- Prepare proposal clarifications, exclusions, and scope narratives
- Collaborate with operations, project management, and business development teams
- Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks as required
- Maintain estimating databases, labor units, and historical pricing
- Support design-build and negotiated project opportunities
- Manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in low voltage systems, with primary experience in commercial fire alarm systems
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems within commercial or industrial construction environments
- Solid understanding of commercial fire alarm systems, installation practices, and applicable codes
- Experience with design-build estimating and negotiated projects
- Familiarity with multi-system low voltage integration
- Experience coordinating with general contractors, consultants, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
- Ability to interpret architectural, electrical, and low voltage drawings
- Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software
- Knowledge of NFPA, IBC, and applicable fire/life safety standards
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment
- NICET certification
- RCDD certification
- Manufacturer certifications related to fire alarm or low voltage systems
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Basic Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- 401-K Plan that matches up to $6,000 per employee annually
- 8 paid holidays
- Your birthday as a paid holiday
- 3-4 weeks paid vacation/personal time off depending on years of employment