Job Description
Allied Universal is seeking an Estimator / Solutions Architect to support the achievement of sales goals by providing high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective technical solutions that meet or exceed customer needs.
This role involves direct pre-sales support and collaboration with various teams to develop technical scopes, design narratives, and cost estimates.
PAY : $80,000 - $110,000 annually
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develop technical solutions that align customer business requirements with security technology solutions.
- Generate technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives.
- Manage estimation processes, interfacing with sales, management, and customer teams.
- Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and design specifications to prepare compliant solutions.
- Research emerging technologies to support security integration solutions.
- Interface with product and distribution partners for pricing during the estimating process.
- Participate in technical discussions, ROI discussions, and customer meetings.
- Understand construction divisions related to Electronics - Safety and Security for RFP responses.
- Maintain quality assurance by adhering to organizational and departmental standards.
- Play a key role in the proposal development process, including detailed SOWs, device drawings, and bill of materials.
- Use standardized formats for all design documents to maintain consistency and quality.
- Engage with subcontractors for labor quotes, ensuring their proposals align with internal estimates.
- Develop and maintain accurate labor estimates using established worksheets.
- Ensure accurate and competitive pricing for all system components by interfacing with product and distribution partners.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- High School Degree, Vocational School or equivalent
- Minimum of seven (7) years in integrated electronic security solutions or five (5) years in a pre-sales support / engineering role.
- Industry certifications such as PSP; or product-specific certifications in Access Control and IP Video platforms preferred.
- Experience with physical security products, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
- Ability to obtain any required state licensing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Word).
- Experience with PDF editing and creation tools such as Bluebeam for device plotting and team collaboration.
- Ability to travel 20% 30% as needed in the New York City Metro and New Jersey area.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with physical security products and solutions.
- Advanced security certifications or specialized training in security systems.
Benefits :
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days.
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
30+ days ago