Dallas Security Estimator: Access Control & Intrusion

CyberCoders; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders in Dallas is seeking a Security Estimator to own proposals and cost estimates for electronic security projects, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection. This on-site role partners with sales and project management to deliver accurate bids.

The ideal candidate has hands-on security installation or field management experience, can read drawings and specs, and will travel locally for job walks as needed.

Qualifications

• Background as a security systems technician, lead technician, or field-level PM who moved into estimating.
• Hands-on installation or programming experience with access control, CCTV/VMS, and intrusion detection.
• End-to-end security systems knowledge (readers, door contacts, panels, VMS).
• Ability to read and mark up construction drawings and technical specs.
• Practical CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam experience.
• Strong Excel and Word skills and professional communication.
• Willingness to obtain Texas private security license.
• Office-based role five days a week with local travel; not hybrid/remote.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed, accurate cost estimates and proposals for electronic security projects.
• Read drawings and specs to translate design into a priced solution.
• Attend job walks with sales team and clients to scope projects.
• Use CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam to markup drawings and prepare bids.
• Collaborate with project managers and technicians to validate installability of estimates.
• Price work from small single-build to multi-million-dollar campuses.
• Support proposals for schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities.
• Maintain organized documentation throughout bids and proposals.

Skills

Security systems knowledge

Tools

CAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Job description

CyberCoders in Dallas is seeking a Security Estimator to own proposals and cost estimates for electronic security projects, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection. This on-site role partners with sales and project management to deliver accurate bids.

The ideal candidate has hands-on security installation or field management experience, can read drawings and specs, and will travel locally for job walks as needed.