Low Voltage Estimator

ESI Technologies LLC • Full-time • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States • $75,000 - $95,000 / year • 2d ago

ESI Technologies is on a mission to protect Colorado's businesses with world-class commercial security solutions.

At ESI Technologies, we don't just hire for open roles; we hire for impact. If you're exceptional at what you do and align with our core values: Excellence in Every Endeavor, Set the Standard, and Improve Every Day, we want to know you.

Role:

Ready to be the engine behind every project ESI delivers? As an Estimator, you'll be responsible for building accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates across our security, AV, and fire alarm projects in Northern Colorado. You'll partner closely with sales, account management, project management, and field leadership to translate client needs into well-scoped, well-priced solutions that win work and set our teams up to execute flawlessly.

At ESI Technologies, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and trust. Our core values: Excellence in Every Endeavor, Set the Standard, and Improve Every Day, guide how we interact with clients and approach our work. As an Estimator, you'll embody these values by producing thorough, defensible estimates that protect both our clients and our margins.

This role is more than just pricing jobs; it's about being a trusted technical partner across the business. You'll be empowered with the tools, training, and brand support to make a meaningful impact on ESI's growth while supporting the security of Colorado's communities.

What we offer you:

Stability of a respected brand with 40+ years of proven excellence
Cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, and field leadership
Exposure to security, AV, and fire alarm projects across diverse commercial verticals
Investment in your professional development
Modern estimating and takeoff tools to do your best work
A team that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities:

Develop accurate, detailed estimates for commercial security, AV, and/or fire alarm projects
Review plans, specifications, and RFPs to define project scope and identify requirements
Conduct site walks and pre-bid meetings to validate scope and field conditions
Perform takeoffs and quantify materials, labor, and subcontractor needs
Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
Collaborate with sales and account management to develop competitive, profitable proposals
Partner with project managers and lead technicians to ensure clean hand-offs from estimate to execution
Contribute to system design and engineering when scope or complexity requires it
Maintain disciplined documentation of estimates, assumptions, and exclusions
Support continuous improvement of estimating templates, pricing libraries, and processes

Results:

Estimates are accurate, well-documented, and delivered on time
Win rates and gross margins meet or exceed company targets
Hand-offs to operations are clean, with minimal scope gaps or surprises
Vendor and subcontractor relationships generate competitive pricing and reliable delivery
Estimating processes get sharper, faster, and more consistent over time

Requirements:

3–5+ years of estimating experience in low-voltage, security, fire alarm, AV, electrical, or related construction trades
Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and RFPs
Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software
Solid understanding of commercial construction processes and project lifecycles
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and able to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
Based in Northern Colorado with the ability to work in-office at our Fort Collins location and travel to client sites as needed

Preferred:

Experience estimating across multiple disciplines (security, AV, and/or fire alarm)
System design experience
NICET certification
Familiarity with commercial construction GCs, property managers, and facilities teams

Location:

Fort Collins, CO (in-office)

Compensation:

Base Salary: $75,000–$95,000 depending on experience and disciplines covered

Benefits:

401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Professional development and certification support

ESI Core Values

Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to building a great business.

Excellence in Every Endeavor: Our vision is to be #1 in everything we do by consistently delivering exceptional results and treating everyone with respect and care.

Set the Standard: We lead by example, defining and maintaining the benchmarks for quality, accountability, and professionalism in our industry.

Improve Every Day: We are committed to growth, learning, and continuous improvement to ensure we are always better than yesterday.

If you're ready to help protect Colorado's businesses while building a high-impact career, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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