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Low-Voltage Estimator & Project Manager (Bluebeam)

Overview

Our client is looking for a Project Manager / Estimator — Design & Installation Division to bridge the gap between technology and construction by taking projects from bid intake through to closeout. This part-time role splits focus between owning low-voltage, security, and AV bids and managing awarded projects, including schedules, submittals, field teams, and closeout packages. It is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who can read construction drawings like a contractor, design network infrastructure like an engineer, and price work accurately.

Schedule: Part-time with flexible hours within business hours (Flexible between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST)

Responsibilities

Bid Intake & Go / No-Go

• Review incoming opportunities from public portals (NYS Contract Reporter, NYC PASSPort, DASNY, BidNet), GC invitations (BuildingConnected) and direct client requests.

• Screen each against our gates — fits Design & Installation scope, at least 7 days of lead time, not procurement-only — and bring a recommendation to the CEO.

• Own the bid calendar: due dates, pre-bid conferences, mandatory site walks, RFI cut-offs and addenda.

Nothing gets missed for lack of an owner.

Estimating & Takeoffs

• Read construction drawings, specifications (CSI Divisions 27 Communications and 28 Electronic Safety & Security, plus related Division 08 door hardware and Division 26 electrical), and addenda.

• Perform takeoffs in Bluebeam: devices, cable runs, pathways, terminations, racks, MDF/IDF build-outs, door hardware and network equipment.

• Build labor from crew hours and labor units, including prevailing-wage rates on public work; price materials, equipment, partner and subcontractor quotes, overhead and margin.

• Price both plan-and-spec bids (exactly what the engineer designed) and design-build work (where we design the system and price it).

• Gather and level quotes from distributors, manufacturers and partners (including our AV partner); track lead times; propose value-engineering alternates that meet the spec.

Bid Documents, Compliance & Proposals

• Assemble the complete bid package: bid forms, pricing sheets, schedules of values, alternates, unit prices, product data, and addenda acknowledgments.

• Complete M/WBE utilization plans, EEO and responsibility forms, insurance certificates, bonds and certification documents for public bids.

• Write proposals in HWT format: scope of work, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, clarifications and pricing summary.

• Draft RFIs, attend pre-bid conferences and site walks, and run scope reviews with GCs after bid day.

• Check every package against the solicitation before submission; nothing goes out incomplete.

Project Management — Turnover to Closeout

• Turn the winning estimate into the project budget, schedule, schedule of values and procurement plan.

• Prepare and track submittals: product data, shop drawings, riser diagrams, device layouts and samples.

• Coordinate the field supervisor, installers, partners and subcontractors; plan manpower and sequence work around the GC’s schedule and other trades.

• Represent HWT in OAC and GC job meetings; manage RFIs, change orders / CPRs and owner’s-rep communication.

• Prepare monthly AIA G702/G703 requisitions; coordinate certified payroll and compliance reporting on prevailing-wage jobs.

• Track budget vs. actual, margin and lead times; flag cost or schedule risk early.

• Enforce site safety (OSHA) and quality; manage punch lists, testing and certification results, as-builts, O&M manuals, closeout and warranty.

Bridge Technology and Construction

• Translate between the two worlds: VLANs, PoE budgets, switching, Wi-Fi coverage, VMS/NVR storage and access-control platforms on one side; pathways, backboxes, firestopping, door hardware, power and MEP coordination on the other.

• On design-build work, produce system designs, device layouts and riser diagrams that are buildable, code-compliant and priced right.

Tracking & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain the bid log (due dates, status, win/loss and reasons) and project records in Zoho Projects and SharePoint.

• Build and maintain estimating templates, labor units, pricing databases and a reusable proposal / qualifications library.

• Run a short post-mortem on every win and loss and feed it back into pricing.

Requirements

• 5+ years combined in low-voltage, security, AV or systems-integration work, with hands-on experience in BOTH estimating and project management.

• Construction background: working with GCs, CMs and owner’s reps; reading construction drawings and specs; submittals, RFIs, change orders, schedules and AIA billing.

• Technology background: structured cabling (Cat6/6A, fiber, pathways), network infrastructure (switching, PoE, Wi-Fi), IP video surveillance, access control, intercom and AV systems.

• Public-works experience: prevailing wage, certified payroll and M/WBE compliance on NY public projects.

• Proficient in Bluebeam Revu (or equivalent takeoff software), Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.

• OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred).

• Proven ability to manage multiple bids and projects at once and hit hard deadlines.

• Strong written English — your proposals represent the company.

NICE TO HAVE

• Credentials: PMP or CAPM, BICSI RCDD or Technician, AVIXA CTS, OSHA 30, NYC SST card.

• Licensing: NYS Department of State Security / Fire Alarm Installer license, or eligibility to qualify for one.

• Public owners: experience on CUNY, DASNY, NYC SCA, DDC, NYCHA, SUNY or Port Authority projects.

• Platforms: Ubiquiti UniFi (Network, Protect, Access), Software House C•CURE, Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon/Axis, Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS.

• Cabling manufacturers: Panduit, CommScope (SYSTIMAX), Leviton, Belden, Corning, Ortronics/Legrand, Chatsworth (CPI), including manufacturer warranty programs.

• Estimating tools: PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Accubid, ConEst IntelliBid, McCormick, D-Tools, System Surveyor.

• Construction tools: Procore, Autodesk (AutoCAD / Revit viewing), Zoho Projects.

• Codes and standards: NEC, TIA-568/569/606/607, NFPA 72, ADA, and NYC Building Code as they apply to low-voltage work.

• Sectors: education, healthcare, commercial / retail fit-outs, and jobsite technology for construction.

Independent Contractor Perks

Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "APPLY" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

One application, multiple possibilities: When you apply, our team reviews your background against all current openings, not just this one! If a different role fits your skills, we'll get in touch! We also encourage you to keep exploring our job board and apply directly to any position that excites you.

Job Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Flexible between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

Published on

Oct 06 2026

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