The Audiovisual (AV) Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive proposals in response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and other bid opportunities.

This role serves as a key contributor to the pre-sales process by analyzing customer requirements, developing system solutions, preparing detailed cost estimates, and supporting proposal submissions.

The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Vendor Partners to develop compliant and cost-effective AV solutions.

Responsibilities: Prepare accurate and competitive cost budgets for commercial AV, security, and structured cabling systems based on drawings, specifications, and relevant project documentation Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and PMO teams to develop detailed estimates including labor, materials, logistics, and bill of materials (BOMs) Interpret proposals, blueprints, AV system designs, risers, and specifications to identify labor and material requirements Analyze scope documents and project plans to produce clear, concise cost estimates for integrated low voltage systems Engage manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and ensure complete solutions Identify opportunities for value engineering while maintaining design intent and system performance Maintain current knowledge of technology trends, products, and industry best practices through ongoing training and vendor engagement Coordinate bid and proposal development with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions Site visits as required Required Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of progressive estimating experience in structured cablingindustry with a strong emphasis on audiovisual systems Proven experience estimating commercial AV projects, including conferencing, audio DSP, digital signage, control, and room integration systems Working knowledge of AV systems (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure, Sennheiser, Atlona, Bright

Sign, Samsung, LG) Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular), Bluebeam, and estimating/project software such as D-Tools, or similar Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail Ability to interpret architectural drawings, AV and security system schematics, and specifications Clear communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams Must be a self-starter and able to work under minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with some or all the following systems: Security Genetec, Avigilon, LenelS2, Kantech, Bosch, DMP, AMAG Cabling Belden, Comm

Scope, Panduit, Corning CTS or CTS-D certification (or working toward CTS) preferred Familiarity with AV-over-IP and hybrid UC platforms such as Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms Experience in a technical sales or system design role considered an asset Post-secondary education in electronics, telecommunications, AV integration, or a related technical field Salary Range: $72,000 - $97,000 (DOE) Vacancy Status: This posting is for a current and existing vacancy Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (iesee, hear,speakand write clearly)in order tocommunicate with colleagues and/or customers Manual dexterityrequiredfor occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and maybe requiredto work at heights over 1.8m(6 feet) Working Conditions: In general,



the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employeeencounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.

The office is clean, orderly, properlylightedand ventilated.

Noise levels are considered low to moderate Will berequiredto be on site with customers or contractors, with or without

Paladincolleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables.

Sites range from general office environments to new construction.

Driving to customer sites isrequired Limited overnight travel may berequired Rle de lestimateur AV Lestimateur en audiovisuel (AV) est responsable de prparer des propositions exactes et comptitives en rponse aux demandes de propositions (RFP), demandes de prix (RFQ) et autres occasions de soumission.

Ce rle constitue un lment cl du processus prvente en analysant les exigences des clients, en dveloppant des solutions de systmes, en prparant des estimations de cots dtailles et en soutenant la soumission des propositions.

La personne retenue travaillera en troite collaboration avec les quipes des ventes, de la gestion de projets, de lingnierie et les partenaires fournisseurs afin de dvelopper des solutions AV conformes et rentables.

Responsabilits Prparer des budgets de cots exacts et comptitifs pour les systmes AV commerciaux, de scurit et de cblage structur, bass sur les plans, devis et documents de projet pertinents.

Collaborer avec les quipes dingnierie, des ventes et du PMO pour dvelopper des estimations dtailles incluant la mainduvre, les matriaux, la logistique et les listes de matriaux (BOM).

Interprter les propositions, plans, conceptions de systmes AV, schmas et devis afin didentifier les besoins en mainduvre et en matriel.

Analyser les documents denvergure et les plans de projet pour produire des estimations de cots claires et concises pour des systmes intgrs basse tension.

Communiquer avec les fabricants, distributeurs et soustraitants pour obtenir des prix comptitifs et assurer des solutions compltes.

Identifier des occasions de valeur ajoute (value engineering) tout en respectant lintention de conception et la performance du systme.

Maintenir une connaissance jour des tendances technologiques, des produits et des meilleures pratiques de lindustrie grce la formation continue et aux changes avec les fournisseurs.

Coordonner le dveloppement des soumissions et propositions avec les parties prenantes internes afin dassurer des livraisons exactes et dans les dlais.

Effectuer des visites de site au besoin.

Qualifications requises Minimum de 5 ans dexprience progressive en estimation dans lindustrie du cblage structur, avec un fort accent sur les systmes audiovisuels.

Exprience dmontre en estimation de projets AV commerciaux, incluant les systmes de confrence, DSP audio, affichage numrique, contrle et intgration de salles.

Connaissance pratique des systmes AV (Crestron, Extron, QSYS, Biamp, Shure, Sennheiser, Atlona, Bright

Sign, Samsung, LG).

Solides comptences informatiques incluant une matrise avance de Microsoft Office (particulirement Excel), Bluebeam et des logiciels destimation/projet tels que DTools ou quivalents.

Excellente organisation, gestion du temps et souci du dtail.

Capacit interprter des plans architecturaux, des schmas de systmes AV et de scurit, ainsi que des devis.

Excellentes aptitudes en communication et collaboration au sein dquipes multidisciplinaires.





Doit tre autonome et capable de travailler avec une supervision minimale.

Qualifications prfres Exprience avec certains ou lensemble des systmes suivants: Scurit Genetec, Avigilon, LenelS2, Kantech, Bosch, DMP, AMAG Cblage Belden, Comm

Scope, Panduit, Corning Certification CTS ou CTSD (ou en voie dobtention) prfre.

Familiarit avec lAVsurIP et les plateformes UC hybrides telles que Microsoft Teams Rooms et Zoom Rooms.

Exprience en vente technique ou en conception de systmes considre comme un atout. tudes postsecondaires en lectronique, tlcommunications, intgration AV ou domaine technique connexe. chelle salariale: 72 000 $ 97 000 $ (selon lexprience) Statut du poste: Poste actuellement vacant Exigences physiques En gnral, les exigences physiques suivantes reprsentent celles quun employ doit satisfaire pour accomplir avec succs les fonctions essentielles du poste: Capacit communiquer efficacement en anglais (voir, entendre, parler et crire clairement) afin dinteragir avec les collgues et/ou les clients.

Dextrit manuelle requise pour atteindre, soulever des objets lgers de bureau et utiliser lquipement de bureau.

Capacit sasseoir, se tenir debout et marcher dans des environnements de bureau et sur des chantiers.

Lemploy doit parfois soulever et/ou dplacer jusqu 50 livres et peut tre appel travailler des hauteurs dpassant 1,8 m (6 pieds).

Conditions de travail En gnral, les conditions suivantes reprsentent celles auxquelles un employ est expos en accomplissant les fonctions essentielles du poste: Le bureau est propre, ordonn, bien clair et ventil.

Les niveaux de bruit sont faibles modrs.

Le poste exige dtre sur site avec des clients ou des entrepreneurs, avec ou sans collgues de Paladin, afin de grer les attentes et les livrables.

Les sites varient denvironnements de bureaux des chantiers de construction.

Dplacements en voiture vers les sites clients requis.

Voyages occasionnels avec nuite possibles.

Company Info; Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a easy belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them.

We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future.

With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care.

Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like its working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies.

As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status .

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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