Wachter
Wachter20d ago
USD 85000–105000/yr

Low-Voltage Estimating Manager

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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!
 
Wachter is seeking a strategic and leadership-driven Low Voltage Estimating Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in overseeing our estimating department, partnering with Senior Management to drive winning bid strategies, and ensuring we pursue the right projects that align with our company's strengths. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in structured cabling and technology installations, with a proven ability to mentor a high-performing team and modernize our workflows using tools like Countfire.
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits  
  • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance  
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays  
  • Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings 
  • Industry Expertise: Minimum of 5-8 years in Telecommunications/Technology installations, with a deep understanding of structured cabling, low-voltage systems, security/AV, or specialized network infrastructure.
  • Management Experience: Proven track record of leading a team and managing high-level departmental administrative tasks.
  • Software Proficiency: Deep experience with Countfire for automated takeoff is required, along with an expert-level command of technology estimating software and advanced Excel.
  • Strategic Mindset: Ability to look beyond the "take-off" to understand market positioning, labor productivity, and project profitability.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for consulting with leadership and managing relationships with general contractors, vendors, and manufacturers.
  • Education: A degree in Construction Management, Information Technology, or equivalent field experience (e.g., BICSI RCDD certification).
  • Team Leadership: Oversee and mentor the estimating staff, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professional development across the department.
  • Strategic Consultation: Partner directly with Senior Management to analyze bid results and develop strategies to increase the company’s win percentage.
  • Pipeline Management: Identify and vet upcoming project opportunities to ensure the team is pursuing "the right" work that aligns with company strengths and margins.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Produce regular reports on department KPIs, bidding trends, and labor/material market fluctuations (copper/fiber pricing).
  • Workload Leveling: Assign projects to estimators based on capacity and expertise, stepping in to lead or assist on complex bids during peak periods.
  • Process Improvement: Modernize estimating workflows and maintain the company’s database and automated takeoff systems.
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Bentonville, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

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    Posted
    April 14, 2026
    First seen
    April 14, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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    20
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    0
    Trust Level
    47%
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    May 5, 2026

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    WachterLow-Voltage Estimating ManagerUSD 85000–105000