Bid & Design Specialist – Fire & Security, Flexible Role

Custom Alarm/CCi; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & life insurance

Matching 401(k)

Flexible work hours

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holiday pay + floaters

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Job summary

Custom Alarm invites a detail-oriented Bid & Design Specialist to join our on-site team in Rochester, MN. You will identify opportunities, design life safety and security solutions, prepare precise estimates, and collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to move projects from concept to completion.

The role reports to the Director of Sales and requires relationship-building, rigorous estimating, and effective coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent or an associate degree or related experience.
• NICET certification is beneficial or obtainable within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience in design or engineered sales is preferred (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Monitor bidding opportunities for security, fire, and low-voltage projects.
• Build relationships with contractors, engineers, architects, and industry partners.
• Design systems, interpret plans/specifications, and prepare project estimates and bids.

Skills

Relationship-building

Estimating

Design interpretation

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or equivalent related experience

NICET certification beneficial

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office and industry software

Job description

Custom Alarm invites a detail-oriented Bid & Design Specialist to join our on-site team in Rochester, MN. You will identify opportunities, design life safety and security solutions, prepare precise estimates, and collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to move projects from concept to completion.

The role reports to the Director of Sales and requires relationship-building, rigorous estimating, and effective coordination across disciplines.