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Low Voltage Estimator

STO Building Group393 open roles

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Job Description

Low Voltage Estimator

Position Summary

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group is seeking a Low Voltage Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for low-voltage construction projects, including structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, audio-visual systems, wireless networks, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and related technology infrastructure. This role analyzes drawings and specifications, performs quantity takeoffs, solicits vendor and subcontractor pricing, and develops comprehensive proposals that support successful project acquisition and execution. This role will operate out of our New York city office in Manhattan.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

  • Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and scope requirements.
  • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for low-voltage systems.
  • Develop accurate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor cost estimates.
  • Prepare complete project budgets and bid proposals.
  • Evaluate project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities.
  • Analyze addenda and incorporate revisions into bid submissions.
  • Maintain current pricing databases for labor, materials, and subcontracted work.

Bid Management

  • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
  • Coordinate bid packages and proposal submissions.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and scope review meetings as required.
  • Clarify project requirements with general contractors, owners, architects, and engineers.
  • Prepare bid recap sheets and management review documents.

Project Transition

  • Participate in project handoff meetings with operations and project management teams.
  • Assist with contract reviews and scope validation.
  • Support change order pricing and project cost analysis during construction.

Market & Industry Analysis

  • Monitor market conditions, labor trends, and material pricing.
  • Develop relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
  • Stay current on emerging low-voltage technologies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of estimating experience in low-voltage, electrical, or technology construction.
  • Strong understanding of structured cabling, access control, IP Video surveillance, intrusion detection, networking, AV, and communication systems.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field.
  • Experience with Bluebeam, Accubid, Procore, Planswift, or similar estimating platforms.
  • Knowledge of BICSI standards, NEC requirements, and low-voltage installation practices.
  • Experience estimating projects in healthcare, commercial, data center, education, hospitality, or mixed-use environments.

Skills & Competencies

  • Quantity takeoffs
  • Cost analysis and budgeting
  • Vendor and subcontractor management
  • Contract document review
  • Value engineering
  • Risk assessment
  • Proposal preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to visit construction sites and navigate active jobsite environments.
  • Ability to review plans and specifications for extended periods.
  • Occasional local travel to project sites, pre-bid meetings, and client locations.

Salary Range (NYC Market)

Salary: 90,000 -130,000 based on experience.

Compensation: In addition to base pay, eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

About Us

We build amazing spaces. With our complete range of services—from site selection analysis to design and aesthetic enhancements to sustainable construction management and building infrastructure upgrades.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other legally protected characteristics.

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