Estimator

As an Estimator with Bosch Building Technologies, your main responsibility will be to maximize the award of profitable contracts by leading estimating and bid administration activities. You will work closely with the Sales, Design, and Project Management team to ensure that our customers are provided with the highest quality service.

Ideal candidates will represent Bosch BT in a professional manner that aligns with our values of leadership mindset, people development, team, and client focused. A typical day could see you responding to an RFP, holding client meetings, working with project teams during installation, or planning for the closeout of a project. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare cost budgets based on drawings, specifications, and other relevant materials
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and PMO to develop cost estimates for labor and logistics and detailed BOM
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Compute and communicate costs through analysis of labor, material, and time requirements
• Engage subcontractors to augment Bosch BT’s areas of expertise to provide a complete solution
• Obtain best product prices from manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, establishing networks
• Coordinating bid proposal development with all relevant stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• 1-3 years of estimating experience in the low voltage / structured cabling / data communications
• Experience in a technical sales role or quoting / estimator
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and project / quoting software
• Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or equivalent
• Excellent organization and attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Previous and progressive experience as an Estimator in the low voltage industry
• Experience estimating projects worth between $250K-$500K or larger
• Experience working with some or all the following systems is preferred:
  • Structured Cabling Systems – CommScope, Panduit, Belden, Corning, Siemon, Leviton
  • Fiber Optic Infrastructure – Single-mode / Multi-mode fiber, fiber splicing, OTDR testing, fusion splicing
  • Network Switching – Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Ruckus, HPE
  • Wireless Infrastructure – Ruckus, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquiti
  • Data Center Infrastructure – Racks, patch panels, cable management, ladder racks, containment systems
  • Copper Cabling – Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A installation, testing and certification (Fluke)Testing & Certification Tools – Fluke Networks, OTDR, cable certification tools
  • Pathway & Infrastructure Systems – Cable trays, conduits, ladder rack systems
• Experience in a technical sales role or system design would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and project / quoting software
• Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or equivalent
• Excellent organization and attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Pay Range: $53,300.00 - $76,678.68 D.O.E

 

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.