Low Voltage Estimator

Who We Are At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work! What You Will Do

• Produce precise low voltage estimates for various project types, including large commercial, industrial, high-tech, vertical high rise, and health care facilities.
• Work independently or under the direction of designated project lead.
• Read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, tele data, security, fire alarm, audio visual plans, and specifications as they relate to the low voltage work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and clearly communicate, estimated scope of work.
• Develop project take-offs and workstation counts (for various systems) based upon the specifications and drawings.
• Utilize technology tools to perform and document budgets. (BlueBeam, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of low voltage systems, subsystems, and drawings
• Participate in Estimating team and review meetings and clearly define your estimate work product.
• Provide support and training of estimating processes, procedures and systems for junior estimators, interns, and other team members as necessary.
• Contribute to and support value engineering exercises.
• Write scope letters, and help in the completion of any required bid docs
• Ensure all qualifications regarding bid submission have been
• Work with the Electrical groups to ensure proper estimate delivery timelines are met
• Interact with Subcontractors when necessary to get quotes for work that cannot be performed in house.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, or 5+ years of electrical estimating experience and/or training in commercial, industrial, high-tech, vertical high-rise, and health care industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with preparing, completing, explaining, and reviewing complex estimates with Chief Estimator.
• Experience with delivery models: Plan & Spec, Design-Assist, and Design-Build. Quick learner to grasp existing estimating process and procedures.
• Experience with the appropriate application of a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation as it relates to database materials and assemblies to individual estimates.
• PRIME is a fast-paced environment, and a strong work ethic is required.
• Must have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NEC, local codes and construction methods
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, BlueBeam and/or Accubid.
• Certifications or prior training in various low voltage manufacturers.
• RCDD a plus but not required.