Estimator Tech

Job Description Tri-City Group is seeking an Estimator I to support projects within our Technologies, Structured Cabling, and Mission Critical Divisions. This position is responsible for updating documentation and ensuring data accuracy. This is entry-level, a first step in an Estimating career. This is a great opportunity for someone with field experience looking to switch into Estimating or for those with a Construction Management college background.

Support the review of plans, technical specifications, and Division 27/28 documents, applying them to complete mission-critical cabling designs
Perform takeoffs of fiber optic and copper structured cabling systems on data center projects, including cable footage, drop counts, terminations, patch panels, racks, and pathways
Learn product applications for single-mode and multimode fiber, category copper (Cat 6, Cat 6A, and beyond), connectors, hardware, and supporting infrastructure used in high-density data center environments
Gather and organize vendor and manufacturer pricing across structured cabling lines (CommScope, Panduit, Corning, Belden, Ortronics, Superior Essex, and others), including tracking long-lead items critical to hyperscale schedules
Apply industry standards, testing and certification requirements, and QA/QC documentation expected by data center owners
Learn to read and navigate large, complex construction drawing sets typical of mission-critical sites
Support proposal and bid package preparation, including how material and field labor are assembled into a competitive, profitable estimate
Maintain estimating files, templates, and pricing data

Minimum 1-2 two years of field or technical experience in structured cabling or low voltage
Bachelor's in Construction Management, low-voltage apprenticeship with hands-on experience or technical education/certification program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (4 Years)
Interest in mission-critical and data center projects
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work within structured documentation processes
Clear, professional communication with vendors, project managers, and internal team members
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) and willingness to learn estimating and takeoff software
Ability to pass a background check and site-specific security screening required for data center access

Experience reading and navigating large, complex construction drawing sets and submittals
Prior use of estimating or takeoff software, including Accubid