AV Estimator

Location: Boston, MA | Washington, D.C. | New York, NY (Hybrid/Onsite)

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Company

We are a premier, national technology systems integrator experiencing massive momentum. With revenues exceeding $100M and a track record of opening four new regional hubs in the last few years, we offer our employees the stability of a mature company paired with the upward mobility and excitement of a high-growth scale-up.

Role Overview

The AV Estimator is responsible for developing precise, highly competitive, and profitable cost estimates for commercial audiovisual and low-voltage systems. Working across our Northeast corridor, you will translate RFP documentation, architectural blueprints, and client requirements into detailed project budgets, labor estimates, and bills of materials.

Key Responsibilities

RFP & Bid Analysis: Review and interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, and RFPs.
Quantity Take-offs & Scope of Work: Perform accurate material and equipment take-offs using digital tools like Bluebeam.
Cost Estimation & Pricing: Build comprehensive labor, material, and subcontractor estimates. Request vendor pricing, negotiate discount programs, and manage margin profiles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Account Executives, Pre-Sales Engineers, and Project Managers to ensure bid strategies align with resource capacity and technical realities.
Site Walkthroughs: Attend site surveys and pre-bid walk-throughs in metropolitan commercial spaces to assess actual job site conditions.

Qualifications

Experience: 4+ years of estimating or design experience specifically within the commercial AV integration or low-voltage/electrical cabling industries.
Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Excel and Bluebeam. Familiarity with CRM or estimation platforms (D-Tools, Jetbuilt, or custom ERPs) is highly desired.
Industry Knowledge: Solid grasp of commercial AV hardware costs, labor installation metrics, structural build constraints, and local union/labor regulations in major Northeast cities.
Certifications: CTS is a plus.

AV Estimator - NYC/Boston/DMV