About the Position
Join the excitement at Power Design as a Design Estimator! This unique role collaborates with our Business Development, Estimating, and Operations Teams to create precise bid packages for our cutting-edge low voltage systems, including Fire Alarm, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Audio Visual, Lighting Control, CCTV, access control, and structured cabling systems. Based out of our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, this position in our Technology Solutions Design division is positioned not only for impact, but exponential growth. If you’re ready to step into innovation and redefine what’s possible in construction with us, learn more below and apply today!
Position Responsibilities
- Manage the estimating process from beginning to end, including timelines, deadlines, and estimating packages
- Communicate with vendors and both internal and external clients to build relationships, define the project scope, address any deficiencies, and negotiate pricing
- Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards
- Stay up-to-date with current technology trends in low voltage systems
Here’s What We’re Looking For
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in low voltage integration projects, with 2 or more years of technical low voltage estimating experience
- Knowledge of residential and commercial low voltage technologies, including WiFi, CCTV, access controls, and structured cabling systems
- Demonstrated expertise with products from industry leaders and industry and/or manufacturer training and certifications a plus
- Proven experience with Systems Technologies, including Fire Alarm, DAS, Audio Visual, and Lighting Control
- Demonstrated ability interpreting construction documents and bid proposals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and estimating software (Accubid preferred)
- Ability to maintain excellent relationships and provide a high level of customer service
- Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salaries offered
- Flexible and hybrid work options available to support work-life balance
- Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, and training facility
- Free access to on-campus fitness center, featuring group fitness classes, personal training sessions, nutritional programs, and state-of-the-art equipment
- Comprehensive benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options, short and long-term disability plans, and 401k with company matching available
- Generous leave benefits, including paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays
- Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com membership, and other perks given to all Power Design team members
- Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
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
About Us
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.