Cost Estimator

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a successful estimating in the security, IT or other technology sales industry or installation experience/ training in access control systems, low voltage wiring and CCTV systems
• Working knowledge of low voltage hardware and devices (installation experience a plus)
• Good understanding of network protocols
• Familiarity with using AutoCAD for design drawings
• Must be able to read construction drawings.
• Be able to pass a Department of Criminal Justice Background Check
• Valid drivers license

Job Description

• Create professional proposals to include scope of work and pricing
• Work closely with Project Managers and Customers during the design and installation phases
• Perform site surveys and attend meetings to obtain necessary information to formulate design/scope for project estimates
• Develop labor, equipment and material estimates, including quoting and itemizing bills of materials
• Draft scopes of work in coordination with operations personnel
• Conduct material product research and specifications sheet documentation
• Participate in project design review sessions when requested
• Work with material vendors for project special pricing requests
• Coordinate with purchasing department when ordering materials for awarded projects