Integrated Security - Project Estimator

Integrated Security - Project Estimator

 

Selectron Inc. - recognized as the region’s leading Security Systems Integration Company, is in search of a detail-oriented Project Estimator.

 

Founded in 1960, Selectron brings extensive knowledge, experience and a commitment to client satisfaction to every system.  An industry pioneer, Selectron is, today, in a unique leadership position as an innovator, providing a broad range of advanced, cost-effective security services to local, national, and international clients.  We’ve built our success on partnerships with our employees, our suppliers, and our clients – partnerships based on fair treatment and a commitment to performing the best possible work.  We prove our dedication with our thorough evaluations, installations of the latest proven technologies that meet our clients’ needs, and the highest standards of follow-up service and maintenance.

 

We believe in hiring and retaining talented and highly motivated employees and providing them with the necessary training and resources to enable them to successfully perform their professional best. Our work environment encourages candid and imaginative participation from employees in all aspects of our operation.   POSITION SUMMARY

 

This position utilizes all available technology in the estimation, design, engineering and configuration of a full range of electronic security systems.  Emphasis is on creating a cost-effective solution that meets customer needs and expectations.  Sales, engineering and project managers give guidance as to the nature of the desired system.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

 

· Design and configure systems (and estimates), which meet project specifications as defined by the Sales Team.  Specify required equipment and materials from both internal sources and external vendors; including pricing information.  Any sub-contractor or special manufacture pricing must be quoted in writing by the sub-contractor or manufacture.

· Evaluate and offer strategic alternate pricing.

· Serve as the interface between the Sales Business Unit and Operations Business Unit.

· Develop estimates and preliminary installation plans:

· Perform job walk-through to support sales efforts and obtain adequate understanding of specific project installation conditions and considerations.

· Prepare accurate, cost effective and competitive estimates for specified scopes of work. 

· While creating the estimate generate a written list of the scope of work to be performed and inclusions/exclusions for use in the generation of the project quotation.

· Consult with startup engineers and project managers to ensure that the selected products and practices will perform the required system functions.

· Prepare preliminary installation plan for job package that would include a basic riser or system block diagram at a minimum.  If possible include marked floor plans showing all equipment locations.

· Work with the Operations Manager and Sales Manager to maintain the standard estimating sheets by performing the necessary updates to keep the pricing and company policies up to date.

· Remain up to date on Selectron’s project turnover documentation as it relates to accounting, operations and sales support.  Prepare the Turn-Over Package generated by the sales team to insure and all necessary documentation is included and correct.

 QUALIFICATIONS

 

Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and installation instructions.  Construction/architectural industry background knowledge.

 

EDUCATION

 

  High school education.  Associates degree or Bachelor degree in a technical capacity is desirable.  Minimum five years experience in the estimation of integrated electronic security systems.  A strong knowledge of integrated security concepts and integrated security products.

 

  LANGUAGE ABILITY

 

  Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Write routine reports and correspondence.  Speak effectively one-on-one or before groups of customers or employees of organization.  Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.

 

  COMPUTER SKILLS

 

  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of MS Word; inventory software; MS Excel; design software and project management software.

  CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

 

The Limited Energy Certificate or the CPP Certificate is desirable.

 

In addition to a great crew of co-workers, we offer you:

 Medical, dental, vision, prescription benefitsPaid time off401k with a 20% employer match on every dollar an employee defers into their 401k accountEmployer provided $30,000 life insurance and short term disability insurance

If you want to excel at what you do and enjoy coming to work every day, forward your resume with the position title "Estimator" via email, fax to (503) 670-5287 or mail to:

 

Human Resources

Project Estimator

Selectron, Inc.

7225 SW Bonita Road

Portland, OR  97224