Estimator

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