AV Estimator

Location Houston
Discipline: Low Voltage
Salary: $70,000-$90,000
Contact name: Luca Chiarin

Contact email: luca.chiarin@lesterhamilton.com
Published: 2 months ago
Startdate: ASAP

​Qualifications

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office

  • Must be local to the San Antonio/Austin area

  • Minimum of 5-year estimation experience

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

  • 401K with company match

  • Paid time off

Responsibilities

  • The Estimator is responsible for Voice Data System Design and detailed specifications

  • The VD Estimator will be responsible to assemble materials and labor estimates for proposals and bids

  • Determine material quantities, pricing, and labor to complete the installation according to the customer’s expectations

  • Assist in the business in Austin and surrounding areas, services such as Design, Engineering, and the installation of Building Automated Systems

  • Assist in the design of a managed service department and extended warranty program, and present designs to our customers

  • Assist Electra Link’s sales team with client visits and presentations

  • Perform comprehensive, voice and data bids for customers, including low voltage wiring, trim-out, equipment rack setup-layout, and system processing

  • Participation in all meetings as needed

  • Partner with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, Service, and Fabrication to interpret project specifications and drawings, determine system layout, and system testing and develop a bill of materials to include the appropriate amount of job-related labor to perform the project, generate comprehensive project equipment lists and scope of work

  • Design building layouts, floor plans, rack elevations, etc

  • Utilizing various formats

  • Create job packets to include a bill of materials, accurate equipment order sheets, scope of work for the installation, scope of work for the programming, contact list (project information sheet “PIS”), job safety requirements, and one-line drawings

  • Conduct and document final drawing review processes

  • Provide after-sales support and service for clients

  • Maintain open communication with Project Managers and Executives on the status of projects and task lists

  • Daily communication on the status of projects and task lists with all Electra Link’s departments working on the same job

  • Maintain professional work appearance and outstanding customer interaction

  • Comply with customer health and safety regulations and training

  • Effect and support change as needed to make for a pleasant working environment and assist in work-life balance for associates to maintain a profitable business

  • Maintain all bids in Sales Now and ensure that the information is correct and current

  • Attend all awarded project kickoff meetings to ensure that the operations team fully understands the project requirements of your bids

  • Work with Manufacturers and Distribution to register projects for the best material pricing and protection