AV Estimator

Job Description

about the position…

As the Audio Visual Systems Estimator working at our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Fla. you’ll have the unique opportunity to work directly with our vendors, business development team and design teams to produce accurate bid packages for audio visual and networking systems.

This is a critical role in our low voltage systems division and is positioned for exponential growth.

• Manage the estimating process from beginning to end, including timelines, deadlines and estimating packages.
• Communicate with vendors and clients to build relationships, define the project scope, address any deficiencies and negotiate pricing.
• Research quotes for material and labor from our suppliers and subcontractors.
• Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards.
• Partner with Power Design’s construction project management team to properly transfer awarded projects.
• Stay up-to-date with current technology trends in networking and audiovisual systems.

here’s what we’re looking for…

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in audio visual integration projects, with 2 or more years of technical audio visual estimating experience.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial audio visual and networking technologies, including products from industry leaders, with industry and/or manufacturer training and certifications as a plus.
• Demonstrated ability interpreting construction documents and bid proposals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and estimating software (D-Tools preferred).
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships and provide a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work.

In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.