Security Systems Estimator

Security Systems Estimator

We are seeking a Security Systems Estimator with a background in security systems and CCTV solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing plans and specifications, developing project estimates, and supporting security-related projects. Candidates should have a strong understanding of security systems, particularly CCTV. Experience with access control, intrusion detection, and security estimating is highly desirable but not required.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the security industry
• Experience with CCTV/video surveillance systems
• Estimating experience OR field engineering/project management experience within the security industry
• Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Experience performing takeoffs and developing labor and material estimates
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred Experience:

• Security systems estimating
• Access control systems
• Security project management
• Field engineering
• Bluebeam
• Intrusion detection systems
• Emergency phone systems
• Familiarity with the following platforms is a plus:
• Lenel
• Genetec
• Software House
• Verkada
• Avigilon
• Axis
• Hanwha
• Bosch

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials and define the basis for assigning and estimating labor.
• Write scope of work and develop cost estimate in response to bid specifications.
• Assist the sales organization by attending site-walk and pre-bid meetings on project activity.
• Track all site visits and keep detailed information of site conditions for use in the design of the engineering solutions.
• Act as liaison between and meet with sales, project management and operations when project is turned over for installation.
• Monitor that the sales price and actual installation costs coincide.
• Follow Company guidelines on preferred selection of vendors and products.
• Work with vendors to obtain best solution, most competitive price and proper lead-time on materials.
• Provide floor plan takeoffs and project application per Company's recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.
• Ensure that all engineering work meets the customer and Company quality and safety level at all times.
• Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements according to the Company's training guidelines.
• Meet bid schedules and deadlines.
• Attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of project as they were designed.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Min USD $60,000.00/Yr. Max USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications:

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Special Systems or a related technical or construction field, including but not limited to CCTV, Card Access, Intrusion, Fire Alarm audio/Video and IP network based system requirements.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Access database).
• Must be familiar with and able to effectively utilize a project based accounting software package.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate and develop a written and graphic representation of the Company's proposed solutions utilizing the automation resources provided by the Company.

Minimum Years of Experience 4-6

License Required No

Minimum Education High School