CCTV & Security Systems Estimator

Ies Communications, Llc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, seeking a Security Systems Estimator with a strong CCTV background. The role covers estimating labor and materials, reviewing plans, and supporting security projects from bid through installation.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in security, experience with takeoffs, and familiarity with platforms like Lenel, Genetec, and Bosch. This on-site role in Tempe emphasizes precise bid management and collaboration with sales

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in the security industry
• Experience with CCTV/video surveillance systems
• Estimating experience or field engineering/project management within security
• Ability to review drawings, specs, and bid docs
• Experience performing takeoffs and developing labor/material estimates
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering, select materials, and define labor estimates
• Write scope of work and develop cost estimates from bid specs
• Assist sales by attending site walks and pre-bid meetings
• Track site visits and capture site condition details for engineering
• Liaise between sales, PM, and operations during turnover
• Coordinate vendor/product selections for best solution and lead times
• Provide floor plan takeoffs and project applications per solutions book
• Ensure engineering work meets customer and company quality and safety standards
• Attend training and review sessions per guidelines
• Meet bid schedules and deadlines within tight timeframes
• Attend turnover meetings to cover project details
• Complete other assigned responsibilities

Skills

CCTV experience

Takeoffs

Plan review

Bid management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

Lenel

Genetec

Software House

Verkada

Avigilon

Axis

Hanwha

Bosch

Job description

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, seeking a Security Systems Estimator with a strong CCTV background. The role covers estimating labor and materials, reviewing plans, and supporting security projects from bid through installation.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in security, experience with takeoffs, and familiarity with platforms like Lenel, Genetec, and Bosch. This on-site role in Tempe emphasizes precise bid management and collaboration with sales