Construction Estimator/ Security Estimator

TalentBridge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Holiday pay

Job summary

TalentBridge is seeking an entry-level Security Estimator / Project Manager in Chicago, IL to support estimating and management of commercial security projects, including video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection. Training is offered and prior security experience is optional.

You will work with the team through estimating and project coordination, with exposure to drawings, floor plans, and cost data, alongside opportunities across Audio Visual and Structured Cabling

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in estimating or project management.
• Security or low-voltage experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience reading blueprints and drawings is helpful.
• Strong numerical skills and cost calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and labor estimates.
• Develop costs and review vendor pricing.
• Assist with proposals and bid submissions.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Track project costs and progress.
• Participate in meetings and site visits.
• Maintain documentation.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Cost estimating

Documentation

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Security Estimator / Project Manager
Fulltime with benefits
Chicago, IL, 60607 (Onsite role)

We are looking for an entry-level or early-career Security Estimator / Project Manager to join our team. The primary focus of this position will be estimating and supporting the management of commercial electronic security projects, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and related security systems. Prior security or low-voltage experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right person. Candidates with experience in construction, estimating, project coordination, engineering, architecture, or other positions involving numbers, costs, drawings, floor plans, or detailed project information could be a good fit. While this position will initially focus on Security, the skills developed in this role can also apply to our other technology areas, including Audio Visual, Structured Cabling, and Wireless/DAS systems.

Responsibilities

Estimating

• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and security system requirements.
• Perform device counts, material takeoffs, and labor takeoffs from construction drawings and floor plans.
• Assist with estimating security projects including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and related systems.
• Develop material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and review manufacturer, vendor, and supplier pricing.
• Assist with preparing proposals, scope letters, and bid submissions.
• Identify potential scope gaps, drawing conflicts, and items requiring clarification.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and project files.
• Work with experienced team members to understand system design, installation requirements, and project constructability.

Project Management

• Assist with security projects from award through completion.
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, electrical contractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal team members.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scope, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate material and equipment requirements with purchasing and vendors.
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, change orders, schedules, and other project documentation.
• Track project costs, labor, materials, schedule, and overall progress.
• Participate in customer meetings, construction meetings, and jobsite visits.
• Communicate project requirements and changes with field personnel.
• Identify potential issues early and work with the project team to develop solutions.
• Help maintain strong communication between the customer, office, and field.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• 0-3 years of experience in estimating, project management, construction, engineering, security, electrical, or a related field.
• Security or low-voltage experience is a plus, but not required.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, construction drawings, floor plans, or technical drawings is helpful.
• Comfortable working with numbers, quantities, pricing, and basic cost calculations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard business software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.

Candidates From Other Backgrounds

• Electrical construction
• General contracting
• Mechanical/HVAC construction
• Construction estimating
• Construction management
• Architectural or engineering firms
• CAD or blueprint/floor-plan work
• Project engineering or project coordination
• Material takeoffs or quantity estimating
• Purchasing/procurement
• Manufacturing or fabrication estimating
• Cost analysis
• Engineering or engineering technology

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