Senior Project Estimator

Major Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage and lead estimating team, processes and standards.?
• Review proposals prepared by the team to ensure expectations are met - both internally and externally.?
• Collaborate and maintain working relationships with Sales, PMs, Engineers and Vendors.
• Conduct research and analysis to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times etc.
• Create and maintain estimating standards and scorecards.?
• Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering to review products, sourcing and pricing.?
• Maintain and manage healthy workload balance for Estimating team.?
• Research, design and build estimates to fit the requirements (based on walkthroughs, specs or bids).?
• Read blueprints and analyze all other applicable documents to prepare estimates.?
• Markup floorplans for equipment placing and pathways.?
• Research various technology solutions to evaluate best use case scenarios.?
• Manage pricing from various vendors and manufacturers.?
• Ensure timely completion of estimates.?
• Assist sales team in final project preparation transactions.?
• Provide product demos and consultations as needed.?
• Ensure company policies and standard practices are followed.?
• Work in partnership with the Sales, Project Management and Engineering team on larger scale projects.?
• Ensure departmental daily records and other management tools are maintained and accurate.?
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.?

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the security industry.?
• Must have strong understanding of current products and solutions available.?
• Ability to read blueprints is required.?
• Critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.?
• Must be able to work on fast paced projects and work environment.?
• Must be detail oriented.?
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work and be successful with limited supervision.?
• Experience with low voltage wiring and knowledge of the aspects of security equipment (cameras, maglocks, panels, etc.) installation is required.?
• Must have a good understanding of strike wire, data cabling, connectors, door contacts, hardware, and installation of cameras and software.?
• Must understand the fundamentals of electricity including relay logic circuits.?
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to regional job sites.?
• Must have very strong customer service skills.?
• Good judgment is required.?
• Must demonstrate our Core Values (Serve; Everyone has a story, collect it; Play chess not checkers; Own it; Growth minded).

Additional Notes