LOW VOLTAGE/STRUCTURED CABLING ESTIMATOR

Aricom Networks is seeking a Low Voltage Structured Cabling Estimator to prepare bids for commercial structured cabling projects across Dallas–Fort Worth\. You’ll work with our preconstruction and operations teams on projects in education, healthcare, data centers, industrial facilities, and commercial interiors.

We’re looking for someone who can read a set of drawings, read/comprehend specification’s, catch gaps in the scope, and build an estimate that our field team can install from.

What you’ll do

• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda, with an emphasis on Division 27 communications.
• Perform takeoffs for Cat6 and Cat6A cabling, fiber backbone, MDF and IDF buildouts, racks, pathways, grounding and bonding, and related hardware.
• Build labor and material estimates that account for installation conditions, equipment, testing, labeling, and closeout.
• Request and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes. Identify scope gaps, prepare RFIs, and document bid assumptions and exclusions.
• Prepare proposals, track bid deadlines, and hand off awarded projects to operations with a clear scope and estimate breakdown.
• Support estimates for audiovisual, access control, and video surveillance when those systems are part of the bid.

What we’re looking for

• Experience estimating or installing commercial structured cabling, with the ability to perform takeoffs and build labor and material estimates. Will strongly consider estimators who have experience in estimating related to construction or other low voltage systems outside of structured cabling.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications and coordinate scope across technology, electrical, and architectural plans.
• Working knowledge of copper and fiber installation, termination, and testing is preferred but not mandatory. We will train someone who is a fit for our organization.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience with Bluebeam or another digital takeoff tool are also preferred but not mandatory. This individual must be able to work proficiently from a laptop or desktop computer.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bid deadlines.

Experience with data centers, new construction, additions and renovations, healthcare, higher education, or K–12 projects is a plus. BICSI training or certification is also a plus. Experienced lead technicians and project managers who know how to read blueprints and have handled takeoffs or pricing and want to move into estimating are encouraged to apply. We will train the right individual who is eager to learn.

How to apply

Send your résumé and a brief note about the types of projects you’ve estimated or installed. Use Low Voltage Estimator Applicant as your email subject line. You can also text the phone number listed.

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