Security Estimator / Project Manager
Fulltime with benefits
Chicago, IL, 60607 (Onsite role)Position Summary
We are looking for an entry-level or early-career
Security Estimator / Project Manager to join our team. The primary focus of this position will be estimating and supporting the management of commercial electronic security projects, including
video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and related security systems. Prior security or low-voltage experience is preferred, but
not required. We are willing to train the right person. Candidates with experience in construction, estimating, project coordination, engineering, architecture, or other positions involving
numbers, costs, drawings, floor plans, or detailed project information could be a good fit. While this position will initially focus on
Security, the skills developed in this role can also apply to our other technology areas, including
Audio Visual, Structured Cabling, and Wireless/DAS systems.
Responsibilities
Estimating- Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and security system requirements.
- Perform device counts, material takeoffs, and labor takeoffs from construction drawings and floor plans.
- Assist with estimating security projects including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and related systems.
- Develop material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Obtain and review manufacturer, vendor, and supplier pricing.
- Assist with preparing proposals, scope letters, and bid submissions.
- Identify potential scope gaps, drawing conflicts, and items requiring clarification.
- Maintain organized estimating documentation and project files.
- Work with experienced team members to understand system design, installation requirements, and project constructability.
Project Management- Assist with security projects from award through completion.
- Coordinate with customers, general contractors, electrical contractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal team members.
- Review project drawings, specifications, scope, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate material and equipment requirements with purchasing and vendors.
- Assist with submittals, RFIs, change orders, schedules, and other project documentation.
- Track project costs, labor, materials, schedule, and overall progress.
- Participate in customer meetings, construction meetings, and jobsite visits.
- Communicate project requirements and changes with field personnel.
- Identify potential issues early and work with the project team to develop solutions.
- Help maintain strong communication between the customer, office, and field.
QualificationsPreferred Experience- 0–3 years of experience in estimating, project management, construction, engineering, security, electrical, or a related field.
- Security or low-voltage experience is a plus, but not required.
- Construction experience is preferred.
- Experience reading blueprints, construction drawings, floor plans, or technical drawings is helpful.
- Comfortable working with numbers, quantities, pricing, and basic cost calculations.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard business software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Candidates From Other Backgrounds
We are interested in candidates who have the
right underlying skills, even if they have never worked in electronic security.
Relevant experience could include:
- Electrical construction
- General contracting
- Mechanical/HVAC construction
- Construction estimating
- Construction management
- Architectural or engineering firms
- CAD or blueprint/floor-plan work
- Project engineering or project coordination
- Material takeoffs or quantity estimating
- Purchasing/procurement
- Manufacturing or fabrication estimating
- Cost analysis
- Engineering or engineering technology
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