Sales Engineer / Preconstruction EstimatorThe Sales Engineer / Preconstruction Estimator plays a critical hybrid role supporting both business development and project estimating. This position combines technical estimating expertise with customer-facing sales support to help win, price, and successfully deliver low-voltage projects to include access control, CCTV, intrusion, structured cabling, and fire systems. This is a front-end, revenue-impacting role that works closely with sales leadership, general contractors, and end users to shape scope, pricing strategy, and competitive market positioning.Essential FunctionsSales & Pre-construction ResponsibilitiesSupport sales efforts by participating in customer calls, scope reviews, pre-bid meetings, and proposal strategy discussionsAssisting solution design, scope development, and pricing strategy for negotiated and hard-bid workHelp qualify opportunities by identifying technical risk, constructability concerns, and margin exposurePresent estimates, clarifications, and value-engineering options to internal and external stakeholdersServe as a technical resource to sales leadership throughout the pursuit processEstimating ResponsibilitiesInterpret project documents including plans, specifications, addenda, and bid instructionsPerform detailed takeoffs and cost estimates for access control, CCTV, intrusion, structured cabling, and fire systems.Develop labor models and material pricing aligned with project scope and scheduleReview scope with general contractors pre- and post-bid to ensure alignmentIdentify exclusions, assumptions, clarifications, and alternatesCollaborate with project management and procurement to ensure estimates are executableSupport project handoff after award and participate in post-job cost reviewsEnter and maintain estimate data within estimating platformOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications3–5+ years of experience in low-voltage estimating, preconstruction, or sales engineeringProven experience with security, data, and fire systems in commercial constructionStrong blueprint reading and specification interpretation skillsSolid mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilitiesComfortable supporting customer-facing sales conversationsCentral Texas residency required (Texas metro areas of San Antonio, Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, or surrounding regions)Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screeningPreferred QualificationsExperience working directly with general contractors and end usersFamiliarity with estimating software (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Adobe)Background as a field technician, lead installer, project manager, or sales engineerCertifications or formal training in estimating, project management, or low-voltage systemsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong understanding of low-voltage systems and construction work flowAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiencesDetail-oriented with a business-minded approach to pricing and riskProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Deadline-driven, goal-oriented, and accountableWork EnvironmentThis position operates primarily in a professional office or hybrid environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, communicate, and view plans and screens for extended periods. Occasional business travel may be required.BenefitsHealth insurance and retirement plan optionsPaid time off and holidaysProfessional development and advancement opportunitiesHigh-trust, growth-oriented team environmentEqual Opportunity Statement: RBO Technology, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.