Security Estimator

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental

RRSP matching

Safety-focused culture

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

CSR Day

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a full-time Security Solutions Estimator to prepare cost estimates for large-scale RFPs, greenfield projects, and complex scopes. The role bridges junior estimators and senior professionals, requiring technical expertise and ownership of estimating efforts for programmatic customer solutions.

You’ll collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement, and project management to ensure accurate costs, materials, labor, and timelines while identifying risks and value engineering

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in estimating, project management, or system design for physical security projects.
• Experience with large-scale RFPs, greenfield opportunities, and programmatic customer projects.
• Proficiency in reading construction documents, drawings, specifications, and technical scopes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for large-scale RFPs and greenfield projects.
• Bridge estimating efforts between junior and senior team members.
• Analyze project requirements and deliverables to assess scope and risks.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

System design

Access control

CCTV

Intrusion detection

Estimating software

Excel

Project collaboration tools

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Project collaboration tools

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results-driven, and forward-thinking Security Solutions Estimator to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will bridge the gap between lower-level estimators and senior design and estimating professionals by preparing accurate cost estimates for large-scale RFPs, greenfield projects, and complex scopes. This role focuses on programmatic customers, requiring technical expertise, project ownership, and a collaborative approach.

Who You Are

You are a problem solver with a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality work. You thrive on tackling challenging, large-scale projects and are eager to grow your skills. You are collaborative, technically skilled, and ready to take ownership of estimating efforts for greenfield opportunities and programmatic customer solutions.

Who We Are

With 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. Our company is built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, service-based systems integrator. We take pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for large-scale RFPs, greenfield projects, and complex scopes including global accounts and vertical markets such as data centers, healthcare, financial institutions, utilities, and education.
• Bridge the gap between entry-level estimating and senior design and estimating professionals, taking ownership of medium-to-large opportunities with programmatic customers.
• Analyze project requirements, specifications, and technical documents to understand scope, risks, and deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure estimates reflect accurate costs, resources, and timelines.
• Evaluate project scopes, interpret blueprints, analyze costs, and make decisions that significantly impact pricing and project feasibility.
• Participate in site walks, pre-bid meetings, and technical discussions to fully assess project needs and unique requirements.
• Complete accurate bill of materials for a project so Account Executives can source pricing from vendors, subcontractors, and partners for materials, labour, and services to meet project specifications.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities to provide innovative solutions.
• Work with installation teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy of estimates.
• Apply industry knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on security technology, industry standards, and product pricing.
• Prepare and present accurate proposals to internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You’ll Need

• 3-5 years of experience in estimating, project management, or system design, within electronic physical security (access control, CCTV, intrusion).
• Experience with large-scale RFPs, greenfield opportunities, and programmatic customer projects.
• Strong understanding of vertical market requirements, such as healthcare, data centers, government, education, and financial/banking institutions.
• Ability to read and analyze construction documents, drawings, specifications, and technical scopes.
• Proficiency in estimating software, Excel, and project collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of materials, labor costs, and subcontractor coordination for physical security systems.
• Ability to identify risks, recommend value engineering solutions, and ensure profitability goals are met.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering results.

Requirements

• Field experience- Considered an asset
• Language – Bilingual would be considered an asset
• Government Clearance – Ability to get reliability and Security clearances an asset
• Minimum Experience: 3-5 years in estimating, project management, or system design for physical security projects.

Company Benefits And Perks

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
• Employer contribution to RRSP.
• Work environment committed to safety.
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more…

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.