Estimator Security

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost budgets based on drawings specifications and other relevant materials
• Work closely with Engineering Sales and PMO to develop cost estimates for labor and logistics and detailed BOM
• Identify labor material and time requirements by studying proposals blueprints specifications and related documents
• Compute and communicate costs through analysis of labor material and time requirements
• Engage subcontractors to augment Paladins areas of expertise to provide a complete solution
• Obtain best product prices from manufacturers distributors and subcontractors
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing technical publications establishing networks
• Coordinating bid proposal development with all relevant stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of design experience in the information technology and integrated security systems.
• A strong understanding of the physical security and/or IT industries including an awareness of complimentary products technologies trends and the general application of physical security technology
• An understanding of and experience with fundamental concepts pertaining to IP networks low voltage electronics power and communications.
• Ability to create and edit design drawings spread sheets program sheets and projects handover documentation.
• A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Motivated self-starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous and progressive experience as an Estimator in the low voltage industry with demonstrated success completing complicated estimates/designs involving access control CCTV intrusion detection IP networks intercom duress and/or structured cabling.
• Experience estimating projects worth between $250K-$500K or larger
• Experience working with some or all the following systems is preferred:
  • Access Control - LenelS2 Software House Avigilon Kantech Genetec AMAG RBH
  • CCTV Milestone Avigilon Genetec
  • Intrusion Bosch DSC DMP Senstar Southwest Microwave
  • Network Switching Cisco Ruckus HPE
  • RTLS Actall Guard RFID
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Schneider Omron
  • Structured cabling - Belden CommScope Corning Panduit
  • Door Hardware - any- considered assets
• Experience in a technical sales role or system design would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Mac OS and project / quoting software
• Post-secondary education in electronics electrical or equivalent would be considered an asset
• Excellent organization and attention to detail

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 (i.e. see hear speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching lifting of light office objects and operating office equipment
• Position is a desk job requiring the use of computer keyboard and phone

Working Conditions:

In general the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean orderly properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• This is an office-based position

Additional Information:

• Compensation:$79000 - $93000 (DOE)
• Working Hours:This position generally works Monday- Friday overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements:N/A

• Benefits: Full Time Associates and their eligible family members are offered comprehensive medical dental and vision plan options as well as company-provided basic life insurance AD&D short-term and long-term disability and access to the employee assistance program. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental life and AD&D insurance accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance plans identity theft protection pet insurance and HSA and FSA account options. Associates also have the option to enroll in the companys 401(k) addition associates receive PTO (paid time off) state-mandated sick leave and 9 paid holidays.

  Benefits are effective on their first day of employment

  401(k) employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed by the associate up to 6% of earnings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation gender expression gender identity transgender sex stereotyping order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and other categories protected by federal state or local law.

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