Estimator I - Security

As an Estimator I with Bosch Building 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 Bosch 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, meeting with sales team members, working with service and project teams during installation, or working with clients to identify scope requirements. 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 one year of design experience in the information technology and integrated security systems or Audio-Visual industry A strong understanding of the physical security, IT industries and/or AV industry, 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 Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Mac OS, and project / quoting software 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 in the low voltage industry• Experience estimating projects Experience working with some or all the following systems: 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 Audio Visual – Crestron, Extron, Neat, etc Experience in a technical sales role or system design Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and project / quoting software Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or equivalent Excellent organization and attention to detail Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 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: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate This is a hybrid office position Pay Rate: $72,000 - $97,000 (DOE)

Lead estimating and bid administration activities to maximize the award of profitable contracts. Collaborate with Sales, Design, and Project Management teams to develop detailed cost estimates and bills of materials.

Requires at least one year of design experience in IT, integrated security, or AV industries with a strong understanding of IP networks and low voltage electronics. Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office is essential.

• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Cost Budgeting
• Bid Administration
• Technical Design
• BOM Development
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office
• IP Networks
• Low Voltage Electronics
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Project Quoting
• Subcontractor Management
• Technical Communication

• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Technology
• Construction
• Sales

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Feb 2, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available