Chief Estimator - Low-Voltage Systems
8 days ago
Jacksonville
Job Description Lead Estimating for Mission-Critical Low-Voltage Projects Birdi Systems, Inc. is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating department and drive competitive, accurate, and profitable bids for Division 27 (Communications) and Division 28 (Electronic Safety & Security) systems. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role, combining team development, process improvement, and technical estimating expertise in low-voltage infrastructure. As Chief Estimator, you’ll oversee bid strategy, manage a skilled estimating team, and collaborate with project managers, operations, and clients to ensure successful project delivery. Your work will directly influence company growth, operational performance, and client satisfaction. What You’ll Do: Department Leadership & Management • Lead, mentor, and manage Senior and Junior Estimators., • Oversee workload to ensure accurate, timely, and competitive bid submissions., • Track and report KPIs: estimating accuracy, bid volume, win rate, and project profitability., • Develop and maintain standardized estimating processes, templates, and workflows., • Review and approve detailed takeoffs and proposals for structured cabling, fiber, DAS, AV, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage systems., • Lead pre-bid and internal strategy meetings to assess scope, risks, and competitive positioning., • Collaborate with project management and operations to align estimates with budgets and labor assumptions., • Analyze market conditions, labor trends, and material pricing for competitive, profitable bids., • Support contract review, negotiation, and scope clarification with clients and contractors., • Build and maintain strong client, GC, consultant, and vendor relationships., • Represent Birdi Systems at industry events, pre-bid meetings, and networking opportunities., • Evaluate completed projects to improve estimating accuracy and capture lessons learned., • Provide input on pricing strategies, backlog forecasting, and growth planning., • Partner with executive leadership to align estimating performance with company goals. What You Bring Required Qualifications: • 10+ years of construction estimating experience, with expertise in Division 27 & 28 systems., • Proven leadership in an estimating role (Chief Estimator or similar)., • Solid technical knowledge of low-voltage systems: structured cabling, fiber, AV, DAS, access control, CCTV., • Experience building and mentoring high-performing estimating teams., • Proficiency with estimating software (McCormick or similar), Bluebeam, and MS Office., • Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and industry standards., • Data-driven with experience tracking KPIs., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills., • Ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced environment., • Experience with aviation, transportation, or government projects., • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field., • Experience building or scaling an estimating department or function. Why Join Birdi Systems? • Lead estimating for large-scale, mission-critical low-voltage projects., • Shape and modernize processes that impact company growth., • Work with a skilled, collaborative technical team., • Directly influence operational success and client satisfaction., • Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership impact.Company DescriptionBirdi Systems, Inc. (BSI) is an award-winning, full-service systems engineering consulting and contracting firm based in Los Angeles, California. We specialize in providing technology solutions for major airports and transportation entities across the United States, with office locations in California, Colorado, Florida, and Washington, D.C.Birdi Systems, Inc. (BSI) is an award-winning, full-service systems engineering consulting and contracting firm based in Los Angeles, California. We specialize in providing technology solutions for major airports and transportation entities across the United States, with office locations in California, Colorado, Florida, and Washington, D.C.