Security Systems Estimator

Description

• The Security Systems Estimator will ensure that all engineering work meets the customer and Company quality and safety level at all times.
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Security Systems Estimator will 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.
• The Security Systems Estimator will follow Company guidelines on preferred selection of vendors and products. The SSE will work with vendors to obtain best solution, most competitive price and proper lead-time on materials.
• The Security Systems Estimator will attend training and review sessions on technical requirements according to the Company’s training guidelines.
• The Security Systems Estimator will 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.
• The Security Systems Estimator will attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of project as they were designed.
• The Security Systems Estimator will provide floor plan takeoffs and project application per Company’s recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.
• The Security Systems Estimator will 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.

Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.
• 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.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• The Security Systems Estimator will meet bid schedules and deadlines. The SSE will work within and have the ability to meet a very strict timeframe.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Access database).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 familiar with and able to effectively utilize a project based accounting software package.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance