Senior Estimator (Joe Rundle)

The Low Voltage Senior Estimator leads preconstruction and estimating efforts for low voltage systems. This position develops complete, accurate, and competitive proposals; establishes estimate and bid strategies; manages risk; coordinates vendors and subcontractors; and maintains estimate quality. The Senior Estimator balances delegation with effective self-performance, directs the work of estimators assigned to each pursuit, and collaborates with operations, clients, and leadership to achieve successful outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead development of complete, accurate, and competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
2. Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, codes, standards, schedules, and related information to define scope, identify risk, and establish the estimating approach.
3. Identify document conflicts, omissions, scope gaps, and constructability concerns; coordinate timely clarifications and recommend practical solutions.
4. Develop estimate plans, bid schedules, work assignments, and closeout requirements for assigned pursuits.
5. Prepare and review quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and estimating software, including ConEst or comparable assembly-based platforms.
6. Summarize takeoffs into definable bid units consistent with RFP requirements and company estimating standards.
7. Develop and validate labor units, crew assumptions, productivity factors, subcontract