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Estimator ll

Paladin TechnologiesMinneapolis, MN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Estimator

As an Estimator with Paladin Technologies, your main responsibility will be to maximize the award of profitable contracts by leading estimating and bid administration activities. You will work closely with the Sales, Design, and Project Management team to ensure that our customers are provided with the highest quality service. Ideal candidates will represent Paladin in a professional manner that aligns with our values of leadership mindset, people development, team, and client-focused. A typical day could see you responding to an RFP, holding client meetings, working with project teams during installation, or planning for the closeout of a project. 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 Paladin's 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 :

  • 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 :

  • The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
  • This is an office-based position
  • Compensation : $79,000 - $93,000k (DOE)

    Company Info :

    Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources. Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics / OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request. We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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