Security System Design Estimator

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

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Allied Universal® is hiring a Design Estimator/Solutions Architect. The Solutions Architect supports the achievement of sales goals through direct pre-sales support providing high quality, innovative, cost-effective technical solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s needs in a professional manner.

PAY: $80,000 - $105,000 per year + bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct site walkthroughs at client sites
• Develop technical solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions
• Generation of technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for technical solutions and associated cost estimates
• Manage estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, management, and customer teams
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant solutions
• Research emerging technologies in support of security integration solutions
• Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, and equipment pricing during estimating process
• Support Sales Team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and/or product partners
• Support the Sales Team in customer facing ROI (Return on Investment) discussions and technical presentations
• Understanding construction divisions, as they relate to Electronics -Safety and Security for RFP responses
• Maintain quality assurance by following organization and department standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Software certifications and trainings in access control and IP, video preferred
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with integrated electronic security solutions
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a pre-sales support/engineering position
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; capable of managing multiple tasks, strong time management skills, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Excellent oral and written and communication skills; the ability to communicate with stake holders via email, over the phone, and in person
• Ability to maintain proprietary information with high level of discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Skilled in utilizing Bluebeam PDF editing software for device plotting and team collaborations
• Ability to travel (20-30% on an as-needed basis)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management certification
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure including switches, routers, IP configuration, CCNA or equivalent certification
• College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related major

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)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.

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