Sr. Estimator - Low Voltage

Norlee Group brings light to everyday life. Our philosophy is powered by raising the bar in industry standards, putting safety, quality, and customer relationships at the forefront of our foundation. We are continually striving to expand our market capabilities within the Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, and Engineering segments.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Norlee Group (NLG) owns and operates several prominent companies across the South. Each company brings a unique skillset and client base, enabling cross-selling of services to streamline client projects. NLG’s family of companies provides comprehensive services in Electrical, Mechanical, and Technology Contracting; MEP/LV Design Engineering; and Underground Infrastructure. With a growing workforce over 600 employees, NLG serves a wide range of building sectors, including Commercial, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mixed-Use, Multi‑Family, and Municipal projects.
The company’s portfolio includes several leading service providers across Florida, including Adkins Electric (AEI), AEC Electrical Contractors (AEC), All State Electrical Contractors (ASE), Colwill Enterprises (CEI), Millennium Electric (MEI), Regency Electric (RE), and Tietjen Technologies (TTI).

Tietjen CET Technologies, Inc., A Norlee Company, is looking for a highly motivated Project Coordinator in the area to join our team. The individual in this role is a knowledgeable Lead Low Voltage Estimator with a minimum of 15 years of estimating experience. The Lead Low Voltage Estimator will be responsible for producing accurate and timely estimates for projects across the Norlee platform, developing comprehensive and competitive bids.

This role will also work closely with the internal and external business development and executive teams to provide support on bids and collaborate with the Division VP as well as leading the other estimators to ensure that the company remains competitive in the marketplace while maintaining efficiency and accurate bid proposals.

The success of this role can be gauged by the following metrics:

• Successfully lead the estimating group to meet targeted revenue of a minimum of $15‑25 million in low voltage projects annually.
• Consistently estimates target projects within 5% of the low voltage marketplace estimates, ensuring competitive submissions.
• Able to negotiate and position TTI to win bid opportunities with legacy and new clientele.
• Has a robust follow up process to maintain client engagement to ensure TTI is positioned after bid submission.
• Utilize CRM software and create bid tracking results on a weekly basis.

• Prepare, coordinate and/or support the preparation of full cost estimates for all
• Thoroughly review all bid documents, including specifications, drawings, instructions to bidders, basis of design, to determine an accurate estimate and scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as back‑up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on pricing from suppliers through direct contact, Estimating Software, price lists, etc.
• Support other department personnel as required which may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
• May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Participate / Lead in the corporate bid
• Interfaces with and communicates effectively, both written and orally, the estimating team, with all levels of management, vendors, clients and industry
• Applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex problems and shares expertise with the estimating team in an ongoing effort to develop, recommend revisions and implement procedures, process, and code compliant
• Implements and maintains the Norlee systems and procedures as they pertain to the estimating process.
• Supervises quantity take‑offs for all areas of the estimate while ensuring the take‑off is well noted for hand‑over to the project team and includes safety and security requirements required by Norlee policies.
• Thoroughly reviews discipline specific subcontractor and vendor bid documents and compares their…